P0205

High Severity

Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 5

Fuel System

What Does P0205 Mean?

Cylinder 5 injector circuit fault. Only applies to 5+ cylinder engines.

Common Fix

Replace cylinder 5 injector

Estimated Cost (DIY)

$40 - $150

Symptoms

  • ⚠️Cylinder 5 misfire
  • ⚠️Rough running
  • ⚠️Loss of power

Common Causes

Faulty injectorlikely
Wiring issuepossible

How to Diagnose P0205

  1. 1Check connector and wiring
  2. 2Test injector resistance
  3. 3Swap with known good injector
  4. 4Replace if confirmed

OEM Diagnostic Flowchart

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Related Resources

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OEM Manual Evidence

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Exact Vehicle Hubs

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Related Codes

P0200: Injector Circuit MalfunctionRelated

General fuel injector circuit fault. The ECM detected an issue with the injector driver circuit.

P0305: Cylinder 5 Misfire DetectedRelated

Cylinder 5 is misfiring. Only on 5+ cylinder engines.

P0206: Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 6Related

Cylinder 6 injector circuit fault. Only on 6+ cylinder engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to replace all injectors?
No — only replace the one that has failed. The others may be fine for many more miles.
What does injector resistance tell me?
Compare to specs (typically 11-18 ohms for high-impedance injectors). Out of range means the injector is bad.

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