Code
P2154
Generic
P — Powertrain
Fuel Injector Group C Supply Voltage Circuit High
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Causes
- Short to battery voltage (B+) in group C injector harness
- Faulty or corroded connector or pin (harness side or injector side)
- Failed injector(s) with internal short
- Faulty ECM/injector driver transistor (internal short to B+)
- Blown or incorrect fuse, faulty power relay for EFI/injectors
- Aftermarket wiring or modifications (bypasses, added relays)
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Stored P2154 trouble code (may be accompanied by related injector codes)
- Rough idle, misfire, or poor running under some conditions
- Reduced engine performance or hesitation
- Possible hard starting or extended crank
- Intermittent drivability depending on wiring/connection condition
What to check
- Read and record freeze-frame and all stored codes; note any related injector codes or misfire codes
- Visual inspection of injector group C wiring, connectors, and harness for damage, corrosion, or rodent chewing
- Verify battery voltage and charging system (with key ON engine OFF and engine running)
- Check EFI/injector fuse(s) and relay(s) for proper operation
- Measure voltage at injector group C supply with connector connected and disconnected (key ON engine OFF)
- Backprobe injector driver pin at ECU (or harness pin) to check for unexpected B+ or pulsed signals
Signal parameters
- Fuel injector supply rail (B+) expected: ~11–14 V with key ON/engine running
- Low-side injector driver expected: switching (pulse) to ground during injection; idling pulses may be short duration
- When injector group driver is inactive, ECU-side low-side should be near B+ (open/high) but not exceed battery voltage by more than a small margin
- A 'circuit high' fault means measured voltage on the circuit is higher than the ECU's predefined threshold (compare readings to battery voltage)
- Use an oscilloscope to verify pulse width modulation and confirm there is no steady unexpected high-voltage condition on the driver output
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all DTCs and freeze frame data. Note related injector or misfire codes.
- Perform visual inspection of harness/connectors for group C (securing, corrosion, damage). Repair obvious issues before further testing.
- Check EFI/injector fuses and relay; replace if faulty. Verify injector supply rail has battery voltage with key ON.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the injector supply and each injector low-side for group C. Compare to battery voltage. If supply is higher than battery or inconsistent, suspect backfeed or short to B+.
- Disconnect the injector group C connector(s). Re-test voltage at harness side and at the ECM connector. If voltage drops to expected values when disconnected, an injector or short in the harness is likely.
- Check continuity from harness pins to battery and to ECU ground. Look for short to B+ and short to ground using a multimeter (with power removed).
- Use a lab scope to view injector driver waveforms during cranking/running. Look for steady high voltage where switching pulses are expected or abnormal voltage spikes.
- Swap or isolate suspect injectors (if practical) to see if the fault follows an injector. If an injector is internally shorted, replacing it may clear the code.
- If wiring and injectors test OK, suspect ECU driver failure. Confirm with manufacturer-specific tests; replace ECM only after all wiring/injectors are ruled out.
- After repairs, clear codes and road test to verify the fault does not return.
Likely causes
- Corroded or damaged connector at injector rail or ECU
- Wire insulation chafed and contacting battery voltage
- One or more injectors internally shorted to B+
- ECM driver failure for injector group C
- Faulty EFI/injector power relay or fuse allowing overvoltage
Fault status
Status
Fuel Injector Group C supply voltage is higher than the expected range. ECM has logged P2154 and illuminated the MIL. Inspect wiring, connectors, injectors, fuse/relay, and ECM driver for the injector group.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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