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P22DE: Cylinder 2 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit Low

Standardized SAE J2012 code · P22xx — Fuel & air metering and auxiliary emission controls

What does P22DE mean?

Cylinder 2 alternative-fuel injector drive line stuck low — short to ground. A flow-deviating injector throws off cylinder balance — adjacent cylinders run leaner/richer to compensate, often masking the root cause until the trim limit is hit.

The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Misfire or rough idle on the affected cylinder
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible fuel smell or smoke from exhaust

Common causes

  • High Short to ground
  • Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
  • Low Harness chafing through insulation

Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.

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