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P0203

AUDI P — Powertrain

Fuel injector failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Wiring issue

Brand: AUDI
Views: UK: 38 EN: 102 RU: 59
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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Code

P0203

Generic P — Powertrain

Cylinder 3 Injector A Circuit

Brand: Generic
Views: UK: 30 EN: 128 RU: 58
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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Code

P0203

GWM P — Powertrain

- Injector malfunction - cylinder 3

Brand: GWM
Views: UK: 12 EN: 48 RU: 21
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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Code

P0203

HUMMER P — Powertrain

Injector 3 Control Circuit

Brand: HUMMER
Views: UK: 15 EN: 87 RU: 45
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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P0203

ISUZU P — Powertrain

Injector Circuit - Cylinder 3

Brand: ISUZU
Views: UK: 24 EN: 82 RU: 44
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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P0203

LAND ROVER P — Powertrain

Cylinder with defect in the injector circuit 3

Views: UK: 9 EN: 64 RU: 39
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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Code

P0203

MITSUBISHI P — Powertrain

No.3 injector system

Views: UK: 12 EN: 66 RU: 42
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Causes

  • Open or shorted injector wiring harness to injector 3
  • Corroded, loose or damaged injector connector/pin
  • Failed fuel injector (internal open or short)
  • Faulty PCM/injector driver
  • Blown fuse or relay affecting injector power/PCM
  • Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, rodent, heat)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Rough idle or vibration, especially at idle
  • Misfire detected on cylinder 3 (P0303 may also set)
  • Loss of power, hesitation on acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
  • Possible hard starting or no-start if severe

What to check

  • Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note cylinder 3 misfire, fuel trim, and injector status
  • Visually inspect wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out at injector 3
  • Check battery voltage and relevant fuses/relays for proper operation
  • Measure injector 3 resistance at the connector (unplugged) and compare to manufacturer spec
  • Back-probe injector connector with oscilloscope or DVOM (for pulse presence and voltage levels) while cranking/running
  • Wiggle test wiring while monitoring for changes or intermittent faults

Signal parameters

  • Injector coil resistance: typically ~2–16 ohms depending on high- or low-impedance design — consult Audi spec
  • Resting circuit voltage at injector power feed: battery voltage (approx. 12–14 V with key on/engine running)
  • Injector driver ground switching: PCM pulls injector low to energize; expect ~0 V on switched side when energized
  • Injector pulse width: varies with load; small at idle (~1–3 ms) and longer under load; observable with scope
  • No short to battery: no sustained 12 V on driver side when injector should be open

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read stored/ pending DTCs and freeze frame; confirm P0203 and note any related codes (P0303, P0200, etc.).
  2. Visually inspect injector 3 connector and harness for corrosion, pin damage, heat or rodent damage; repair obvious issues.
  3. Verify battery voltage and check injector fuse/relay circuits for proper voltage at the injector power feed with ignition ON.
  4. With connector unplugged, measure injector 3 coil resistance and compare to spec. Abnormal open or short indicates bad injector.
  5. Back-probe the injector harness with the engine cranking or running: confirm PCM provides pulse (switches ground) and that power feed is present.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view pulse waveform for distortions or stuck-on driver; if no pulse present but PCM commands it, suspect wiring/PCM.
  7. Perform continuity and short-to-power/ground checks between injector pin and PCM connector/pin; repair any harness faults.
  8. If injector resistance and wiring are good but driver signal abnormal, test by swapping injectors between cylinders. If code follows injector, replace injector.
  9. If code remains on original cylinder after swapping injectors, and wiring checks out, consider PCM injector driver fault — consult dealer-level diagnostics and repair procedures before replacing PCM.
  10. Clear codes and test drive; confirm repair by ensuring code does not return and engine runs normally.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or pin corrosion at injector 3
  • Wiring short to battery or short to ground in injector 3 circuit
  • Injector 3 has failed internally (open coil or short)
  • PCM driver for injector 3 has failed (less common)
  • Low battery voltage or fuse/relay issue feeding injectors

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Injector Circuit/Open — Cylinder 3 (P0203). PCM detected abnormal electrical condition on fuel injector circuit for cylinder 3; MIL on.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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