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P0002

Fuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit Range/Performance

The control signal of fuel volume regulator A is electrically present but the actual rail pressure does not follow the target value within tolerance. Indicates a mechanical or hydraulic issue rather than pure wiring.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: hard

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • High-pressure pump worn or leaking internallyCommon
  • Regulator valve sticking from contaminationPossible
  • Rail pressure sensor reading driftedPossible

Parts involved

  • Fuel Volume Regulator
  • High Pressure Fuel Pump
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor

P0002 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.