OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0252 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector): the signal is implausible or outside the valid range. This affects fueling of the associated cylinders.
Is it safe to drive with P0252?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator drifted
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–10 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Injection Pump, Metering Actuator A
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.