P2E61
- Powertrain
- Manufacturer-specific
- Emissions
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Alternative Fuel Misfire Detected With Low Fuel
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Misfire detected during alternative fuel operation with low tank level. Possible fuel starvation or pressure regulation off.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
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- Urgency
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- 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.
- Check engine light on or flashing
- Rough idle and uneven running
- Power loss, hesitation under acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible smell of unburned fuel 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.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alt fuel tank near empty | Very common | — |
| 2 | Pressure regulation unstable at low level | Common | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Alt Fuel Injectors
- Alt Fuel Rail
- Ignition Coils
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
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- Review status
- Awaiting review
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