P1299
Injector 4 control malfunction
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Vacuum Leak Found (IAC Fully Seated)
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Injector 4 control malfunction
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Detected Engine Overheating Condition
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Vacuum Leak Found (IAC Fully Seated)
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Cylinder head protection failure
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Detected Engine Overheating Condition
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Detected Engine Overheating Condition
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Injector 4 control malfunction
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Vacuum Leak Found IAC Fully Seated
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Vacuum Leak Found IAC Fully Seated
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1299
Vacuum Leak detected (IAC fully seated)
Causes
- Open or short in injector 4 wiring (connector, harness, or pin)
- Corroded or poorly seated injector connector
- Faulty injector (coil open, shorted, or mechanically stuck)
- Blown fuse or failed power supply/relay for injectors
- Poor ground or high-resistance ground connection
- Faulty ECU injector driver (internal short or open)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Rough idle or misfire, especially cylinder 4
- Loss of power or uneven acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption and possible smoke (diesel)
- Possible hard starting or stalling
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note status (continuous/pending)
- Check related codes (misfire P03xx, injector circuit P0204) and stored data
- Visually inspect injector 4 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check injector supply fuse and relay for proper operation
- Measure injector 4 coil resistance with meter and compare to manufacturer spec
- Back-probe injector connector to verify supply voltage (battery) and ECU switching signal while cranking
Signal parameters
- Injector supply: approx. battery voltage (11–14 V) present at the + injector terminal with ignition ON
- Injector driver output: low-side switching to ground; pulse voltage ~0 V when ON, open-circuit (near battery voltage) when OFF
- Typical injector coil resistance: check factory spec; many petrol injectors 2–16 Ω (verify exact value for engine)
- Pulse width: variable with engine load (milliseconds); present during cranking and running
- Oscilloscope pattern: clean square pulses with stable rise/fall; noisy or clipped waveform indicates driver or wiring fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read all codes, freeze-frame data and pending status. Note engine conditions when code set.
- Visually inspect the injector 4 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, poor seating, or water intrusion. Repair any obvious faults.
- With connector connected, back-probe the supply pin for injector 4. Verify battery voltage with ignition ON. If missing, check injector fuse/relay and supply wiring.
- Back-probe the injector driver pin while cranking or commanding injector ON from the tool. Confirm switching to ground (pulsing). If no switching, check ECU driver output wiring continuity to ECU.
- Remove connector and measure injector coil resistance at the injector terminals. Compare to spec. An open or shorted injector indicates replacement.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring the signal or engine behavior to detect intermittent faults.
- If resistance and supply are good but no driver signal, inspect continuity from injector connector to ECU and check ECU ground(s). Repair wiring as needed.
- If wiring and supply are good but the injector still fails when commanded, swap injector 4 with another cylinder's injector. If the code/symptom moves with the injector, replace the injector. If it stays on cylinder 4, suspect wiring or ECU.
- If tests point to ECU driver failure (no switching output but wiring/grounds OK), consult manufacturer service info before replacing ECU — check for TSBs or reprogramming.
- After repair, clear codes and road-test to confirm the fault does not return; re-check for related misfire codes or drivability issues.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at injector 4
- Injector 4 coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Wiring harness fault between injector and ECU (open/short to power or ground)
- Faulty injector driver transistor in ECU (less common)
