Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2E61
Alternative Fuel Misfire Detected With Low Fuel
Misfire detected during alternative fuel operation with low tank level. Possible fuel starvation or pressure regulation off.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberE / 61
Possible causes
- Alt fuel tank near empty high
- Pressure regulation unstable at low level medium
Symptoms
- 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
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 150–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1–6 h
- Component: alt fuel injectors
- Component: alt fuel rail
- Component: ignition coils
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012