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P02AD

Cylinder 5 - Injector Leaking

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

What it means

P02AD means Cylinder 5 - Injector Leaking.

Where it lives

For P02AD, the description names the injector as the part involved. The description of P02AD puts it on cylinder 5.

Check these first

  • A worn injector 5 nozzle or pintle
  • A failed injector 5 O-ring or seal
  • A faulty fuel pressure regulator
  • Corrosion on the injector 5 electrical connections
  • Dirty or contaminated fuel

What to do next

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

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Updated

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