Check Engine Code
P0201
Injector Circuit / Open — Cylinder 1
Severity: high
DIY difficulty: 3/5
Typical cost: $80–$500
What P0201 means
P0201 is an electrical fault on the cylinder 1 injector circuit. Different from P0301 (which is a misfire). P0201 = ECM cannot drive the injector electrically.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Hard misfire on cylinder 1
- Rough idle
- Loss of power
- Gas smell from incomplete combustion
Likely causes (most common first)
- Failed injector (open coil)
- Wiring fault to the injector
- Bad connector
- Failed ECM injector driver (rare)
Can I keep driving?
High — risk of damage if ignored
Typical repair cost
DIY fixes can start near $80 (parts only). Shop repairs for P0201 typically run up to $500 depending on the underlying cause and vehicle. Start with the most common cause — Failed injector (open coil) — before throwing parts at it.
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