Vauxhall Astra Workshop Service & Auto Repair Manuals

DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, or P0204 - LDE

Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

The control module enables the appropriate fuel injector pulse for each cylinder. Ignition voltage is supplied to the fuel injectors. The control module controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver. The control module monitors the status of each driver. If the control module detects an incorrect voltage for the commanded state of the driver, a fuel injector control circuit DTC sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCsP0201 00, P0202 00, P0203 00, P0204 00 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCsP0201 00, P0202 00, P0203 00, P0204 00, are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Fuel System Description

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Note:  If you were sent here from DTC P0300 00-P0304 00 proceed to circuit/system testing.

1. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0201 00, P0202 00, P0203 00, or P0204 00 should not set.
2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal A (1.6L) or terminal 1 (1.8L) and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test or replace the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector and replace the fuse.

3. Test for 2.5-3.5 V between the K20 Engine Control Module control circuit terminal B (1.6L) or terminal 2 (1.8L) and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the K20 Engine Control Module control circuit for a short-circuit to ground or an open high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the K20 Engine Control Module control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

4. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the K20 Engine Control Module control circuit terminal B (1.6L) or terminal 2 (1.8L) and the ignition voltage circuit terminal A (1.6L) or terminal 1 (1.8L).
5. Engine idling, the test lamp should flash.

⇒	If the test lamp does not flash, test the fuel injector circuits for a high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector.

Component Testing

Static Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector.

Note:  The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor must be between 10-32°C (50-90°F) in order for an accurate measurement.

2. Test for 11-14 Ω between the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector ignition voltage terminal A (1.6L) or terminal 2 (1.8L) and the K20 Engine Control Module control circuit terminal B (1.6L) or terminal 1 (1.8L).

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.