P2146

  • Powertrain
  • Manufacturer-specific
  • Emissions
SeveritySeverity level 4 of 5: Get it looked at now.

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Driving may cause further damage or leave you stranded. Arrange service promptly rather than waiting.

Standard definition

Fuel Injector Group A Supply Voltage Circuit/Open

This code is in our catalogue but has not yet been through editorial review, so the guidance below is limited to what our structured data supports. We publish deeper diagnostic content only after a code has been reviewed — here is why.

In plain English

The ECU detects an open or missing supply voltage on injector group A. The injectors of this bank cannot be energized; the affected cylinders may not fire and the engine runs rough or stalls.

A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.

Can I keep driving?
Safe to drive
Driving may cause further damage or leave you stranded. Arrange service promptly rather than waiting.
Urgency
Get it looked at now
Will it pass emissions
No
Check engine light
Solid
Clearing the light
A completed drive cycle is normally required before the monitor re-runs and the light can clear.
Symptoms you may notice
  • Misfire or rough idle on the affected cylinder
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible fuel smell or smoke from exhaust

Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.

Likely causes
#CauseHow oftenComponent
1Blown injector fuseVery common
2Faulty injector supply relayCommon
3Open in supply wiringCommon

Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.

Components involved
Sources
Definition
Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
Diagnostic guidance
Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
Review status
Awaiting review

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