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Diagnostic reference · P029D

P029D

Cylinder 1 - Injector Leaking

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P029D means Cylinder 1 - Injector Leaking.

Where it lives

For P029D, the description names the injector as the part involved. The description of P029D puts it on cylinder 1.

Check these first

  • A leaking or clogged cylinder 1 fuel injector
  • A failed injector 1 O-ring or seal
  • A fuel pressure regulator stuck high
  • Corrosion in the injector 1 connector
  • A faulty fuel pressure sensor

What to do next

  1. Run a fuel system leak down test and watch rail pressure
  2. Pull the cylinder 1 plug and check for a fuel smell or wet fouling
  3. Inspect the injector 1 O-rings for leaks
  4. Check fuel pressure and the pressure regulator
  5. Replace injector 1 if it leaks down
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.