Code result
P0065
Air Assisted Injector Control Range/Performance
Moderate severity
What it means
The air-assist injector control system (used on some lean-burn or direct-injection engines to atomize fuel with air) shows a performance deviation from the expected behavior.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Air passage clogged with carbon
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Sensor element aged beyond calibration window
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
Sensor mounting loose - signal damping
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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