P0252
Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance
Generic code
Injector Circuit
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0252 means
- The fault code P0252 indicates that there is an issue with the injection pump fuel metering control for cam, rotor, or injector, resulting in a range or performance problem. This may cause the engine to operate inefficiently or not start properly.
Possible symptoms
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Illuminated check engine light
Possible causes
- Malfunctioning fuel injector
- Faulty camshaft position sensor
- Defective fuel injection pump
- Wiring problems in the fuel injection circuit
Related parts
- Fuel Pump: The fuel pump takes fuel from the fuel tank and delivers it to the engine. Problems in this car's fuel pump may lead to engine misfire, poor fuel economy & poor acceleration
Possible solutions
- Replace the malfunctioning fuel injector
- Replace the faulty camshaft position sensor
- Check and replace the defective fuel injection pump
- Inspect and fix any damaged wiring in the fuel injection circuit
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