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P0201

Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 1

1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇦🇺

Moderate SeverityPowertrain

Description

Open circuit detected in the cylinder 1 fuel injector circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Misfire cylinder 1
  • Rough idle
  • Loss of power

Common Causes

  • Faulty injector #1
  • Open wiring to injector
  • PCM driver failure
  • Corroded connector

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Test injector #1 resistance (typically 11-18 ohms)
  2. Check wiring continuity
  3. Swap injector with known good cylinder
  4. Check PCM output

Repair Notes

Replace injector #1 or repair wiring.

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P0200Injector Circuit/OpenP0301Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

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Common Questions

What does code P0201 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?

P0201 stands for "Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 1". Open circuit detected in the cylinder 1 fuel injector circuit.

What are the symptoms of P0201 on a Volkswagen Pointer?

Common symptoms of P0201 include: Check Engine Light, Misfire cylinder 1, Rough idle, Loss of power.

What causes P0201 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?

Common causes of P0201 include: Faulty injector #1, Open wiring to injector, PCM driver failure, Corroded connector.

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