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P0201: Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 1
What it means
The computer sees an open or fault in the cylinder 1 fuel injector circuit, so that injector may not be firing.
Severity: High Cylinder 1 likely isn't getting fuel, so expect a misfire.
Common causes
- Failed cylinder 1 injector coil
- Unplugged injector connector
- Broken wire
- ECU injector driver fault
Most common causes first. Exact causes vary by make, model and engine.
Can I fix it myself?
Sometimes DIY. Check the injector connector, then measure injector resistance.
Repair cost
SEEDED ESTIMATE Roughly $150–$650
Most likely repair: fuel injector. Diagnosis fees, taxes and other causes are not included.
| Line | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel injector | $46 | $168 | Typical listed retail range, source ($427–$686 listings excluded) |
| Labor 1–3 hr | $100 | $480 | $100–$160/hr, shop survey |
⚠️ This is an editorial placeholder range for this type of repair. It is not based on real invoices or licensed pricing data yet. Real ranges will appear here once enough reader invoices for P0201 are verified.
Verified reader invoices for P0201: 0. Share your repair bill to help build real costs.
Tools that can read P0201
- ScanFixAI: Pro $29.99/mo or $249.99/yr
- OBDAI: Annual PRO bundle $299
- BlueDriver Pro Next-Gen: $119.95 list ($99.95 sale seen)
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