Common Symptoms
- Check engine light illuminated
- Rough idle or engine misfire
- Reduced engine power and acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption
- Strong fuel odor from exhaust
- Engine stumble or hesitation under load
Most Likely Root Causes
- Faulty fuel injector on cylinder 5
- Open or short circuit in injector wiring harness
- Corroded or damaged injector connector
- Failed injector driver circuit in PCM
- Poor electrical ground connection
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Component Location
Cylinder 5 fuel injector is located on the engine block at the number 5 cylinder position in the firing order.
Manufacturer Notes
Some manufacturers use specific injector driver modules that may require separate diagnosis from the main PCM.
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