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P02A1

Cylinder 2 - Injector Leaking

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

What it means

P02A1 means Cylinder 2 - Injector Leaking.

Where it lives

For P02A1, the description names the injector as the part involved. The description of P02A1 puts it on cylinder 2.

Check these first

  • A leaking cylinder 2 fuel injector
  • A failed injector 2 O-ring or seal
  • A fuel pressure regulator stuck high
  • Corrosion in the injector 2 connector
  • A leak in the fuel line or rail

What to do next

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

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Updated

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