OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P062D Fuel Injector Driver Circuit Performance Bank 1
The injector driver stage on bank 1 - the high-side or low-side switching transistor that fires the injectors - reports a performance fault. Typical for a partial driver short, drift in the boost capacitor, or supply ripple under load.
Is it safe to drive with P062D?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyDriver stage partial short
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Misfire or rough idle on the affected cylinder
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible fuel smell or smoke from exhaust
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Injector Driver B1
Related codes
- P062EFuel Injector Driver Circuit Performance Bank 2
- P062AFuel Pump A Control Circuit Range or Performance
- P062BInternal Control Module Fuel Injector Control Performance
- P062CInternal Control Module Vehicle Speed Performance
- P062FInternal Control Module EEPROM Error
- P0630VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible ECM or PCM
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.