P0201 — Injector Circuit Malfunction — Cylinder 1

P0201 means injector circuit malfunction — cylinder 1. Electrical fault in cylinder 1's fuel injector circuit. The injector may not be firing at all, causing a dead cylinder —

Fix soon

Drive gently and get it diagnosed within days.

What it means

Electrical fault in cylinder 1's fuel injector circuit. The injector may not be firing at all, causing a dead cylinder — rough running and a strong misfire feel.

Most likely causes, ranked

  1. Failed fuel injector

    Electrical coil inside burned out.

  2. Wiring fault

    Open or short in the injector harness.

  3. Corroded connector

    Moisture.

  4. Computer driver fault

    Rare.

  5. Blown injector fuse

    Check first.

Typical repair cost

Typically $150–$500

Injector replacement typically $150–$500 per injector. Estimates vary by vehicle. Costs are estimates and vary by vehicle, location, and shop.

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Common questions

Is P0201 serious?

A dead cylinder means raw fuel in the exhaust — get it fixed within days to protect the catalytic converter.

How much does it cost to fix P0201?

Typically $150–$500. Injector replacement typically $150–$500 per injector. Estimates vary by vehicle.

Can I drive with P0201?

Drive gently and get it diagnosed within days.

What causes P0201?

The most common cause is failed fuel injector. Electrical coil inside burned out.

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