P0204

High Severity

Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 4

Fuel System

What Does P0204 Mean?

Cylinder 4 injector circuit fault.

Common Fix

Replace cylinder 4 injector

Estimated Cost (DIY)

$40 - $150

Symptoms

  • ⚠️Cylinder 4 misfire
  • ⚠️Rough idle
  • ⚠️Loss of power

Related Symptoms

Common Causes

Faulty injectorlikely
Wiring issuepossible
Connector corrosionpossible

How to Diagnose P0204

  1. 1Check connector
  2. 2Test resistance
  3. 3Swap with another injector
  4. 4Replace if confirmed

OEM Diagnostic Flowchart

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Related Resources

Repair guides, symptom pages, and wiring diagrams related to P0204.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cylinder 4 easy to reach?
On inline-4 engines, cylinder 4 is at one end. On V-engines, check your firing order to find which physical cylinder is number 4.
Can fuel injector cleaner help?
Not for P0204 — this is an electrical circuit fault, not a clogged injector. Cleaner helps with flow issues, not electrical problems.

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