P0087
Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low
Generic code
Fuel and Air Metering
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0087 means
- The fault code P0087 indicates that the fuel rail/system pressure is too low. This may cause the engine to run poorly or not start at all.
Possible symptoms
- Illuminated check engine light
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
- Engine misfires or runs poorly
- Hard starting or no starting at all
Possible causes
- Faulty fuel pump
- Clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel pressure sensor
- Damaged fuel lines
- Faulty fuel pressure regulator
- Failed engine control module (ECM)
Related parts
- Fuel Pressure Sensor: Fuel pressure sensor monitors the fuel pressure and returns any excess fuel to the tank. Problems lead to engine misfire, poor fuel economy & poor acceleration
Possible solutions
- Replace the faulty fuel pump
- Replace the clogged fuel filter
- Replace the faulty fuel pressure sensor
- Repair or replace the damaged fuel lines
- Replace the faulty fuel pressure regulator
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
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