P02AD
Cylinder 5 - Injector Leaking
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
- Run a fuel system leak down test and watch rail pressure
- Pull the cylinder 5 plug and check for a fuel smell or wet fouling
- Inspect the injector 5 O-rings and nozzle for leaks
- Check fuel pressure and the pressure regulator
- Replace injector 5 if it leaks down
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.