Audi P1201: Cylinder 1 Fuel Injection Circuit Electrical Malfunction

Is your scanner showing Audi P1201?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.

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Randy Worner

Audi P1201: Cylinder 1 Fuel Injection Circuit Electrical Malfunction

OVERVIEW
Severity
:
High
DIY Difficulty Level
:
Intermediate
Repair Cost
:
$350-$850
Can I Still Drive?
:
No

What Does The Audi P1201 Code Mean?

Key on or engine running, fuses in the instrument panel and the E-box in the engine compartment must be functioning, and the ground connections between the engine ad the chassis must be well connected; and the ECM detected an unexpected voltage condition on the injector circuit

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Audi P1201 Code?

  • Injector control circuit is open
  • Injector power circuit (B+) is open
  • Injector control circuit is shorted to chassis ground
  • Injector is damaged or has failed
  • ECM is not connected or has failed
  • Fuel pump relay has failed
  • Fuel injectors may have malfunctioned
  • Faulty engine speed sensor

Recommended Parts

Below are some recommended auto parts to help you address the trouble code affecting your vehicle and get it running smoothly again:

Note: During the purchasing process, please check carefully whether the part you want to buy fits your car!

Reference Sources

Audi P1201, DTCDECODE.

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