OBD Cylinder 4 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit High
What it means
P22E7 stands for Cylinder 4 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit High. P22E7 is a P code, so the fault sits in the engine, transmission and emissions systems. For P22E7, the second digit places it in injector circuits. For P22E7, work through the cause list below, cheapest checks first.
Where it lives
For P22E7, the circuit described runs through the injector. The description of P22E7 puts it on cylinder 4.
What to check first
For P22E7, check the wiring and connector on this circuit first, since a broken terminal gives the same reading as a failed part.
Check these first
- P22E7: Faulty or contaminated sensor in the fuel/air metering circuit
- P22E7: Damaged or shorted wiring or connector for the affected circuit
- P22E7: Vacuum leak or intake system restriction
- P22E7: Failing fuel pump, injector, or fuel pressure regulator
What to do next
P22E7 reports from the injector circuits system. These steps cover P22E7 in general, and the exact cause on your vehicle can differ from the cause named above.
- P22E7: Read freeze frame data and related codes with an OBD-II scanner
- P22E7: Inspect the affected sensor wiring and connector for damage
- P22E7: Compare live sensor readings (fuel trim, airflow, temperatures) to manufacturer specs
- P22E7: Smoke test the intake system if lean or vacuum conditions are suspected
- P22E7: Replace the failed component after confirming it with live data
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.