P062E

Fuel Injector Driver Circuit Performance Bank 2

ECM / injector driver Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P062E sets when the ECM's fuel injector driver circuit for bank 2 doesn't perform as expected, so the computer can't control those injectors properly. It usually points to the module's power or ground supply, injector wiring, or an internal ECM fault, and can show up as rough running on that bank.

High

Can I keep driving? Possibly limited — if the ECM can't drive the bank 2 injectors properly the engine may run rough or lose power, so have it checked before long trips.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

289

scans in the past year

Found in

0.1%

of scans

0.1%

of scans that found faults

Appears alongside · share of P062E scans

P0532in 22.5% of scans

P062Din 18.3% of scans

P0101in 17.6% of scans

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Rough running or misfire on bank 2 cylinders
Reduced power or hesitation
Possible hard starting in more severe cases

Common causes

Most likely first

Open or shorted ECM power supply circuit to the injector driversLikely
Open or shorted ECM ground circuitCommon
Damaged injector driver wiring or connectors on bank 2Common
Internal fault in the ECM's injector driver stageLess often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Check the ECM power and ground circuits for opens, shorts, or high resistance.
Inspect the bank 2 injector wiring and connectors for damage or corrosion.
Verify the injectors themselves are within spec so a shorted injector isn't stressing the driver.
If wiring and power/ground check out, check for an ECM update, then reprogram or replace the ECM. Clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P062E?+

Short term maybe, but if bank 2 injectors aren't controlled properly the engine can run rough and, in bad cases, misfire — which risks the catalytic converter. Get it diagnosed soon.

Can I just clear P062E?+

It will return if the driver circuit or ECM fault is real. Clearing is only worthwhile after the power/ground or wiring issue is fixed.

Read & clear P062E yourself

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