P020C OBD-II: Cylinder 3 Injection Timing

P020C Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P020C yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P020C?

The engine control module (PCM) has special transistors called "drivers" to turn the Fuel Injectors on and off in the Fuel Injection System. If the PCM cannot control the fuel injector, it will set code P020C.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P020C

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 3 Injection Timing

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Decreased engine performance
Increased fuel consumption

Common Problems That Trigger the P020C Code

Fuel injector failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P020C Code

Fuel Injector Replacement (Diesel)

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P020C

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 3 Injection Timing

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Decreased engine performance
Increased fuel consumption

Common Problems That Trigger the P020C Code

Fuel injector failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P020C Code

Fuel Injector Replacement (Diesel)

P020C OBD-II: Cylinder 3 Injection Timing

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What causes OBD-II fault code P020C?

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OBD II Fault Code

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P020C Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P020C Code

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Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P020C Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P020C Code