OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
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.
Is it safe to drive with P2E61?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyAlt fuel tank near empty
- PossiblePressure regulation unstable at low level
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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Alt Fuel Injectors, Alt Fuel Rail, Ignition Coils
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.