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P2294 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Control Circuit/Open". This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $154.99 . Once we are able to diagnose the problem, you will be provided with an upfront quote for the recommended fix and receive $50.0 off as a credit towards the repair. All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
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Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Control Circuit/Open
When trouble code P2294 sets, it means that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a malfunction in the control circuit of the fuel pressure regulator.
Most of the faults associated with this code will be electrical in nature. This means that there is nothing mechanically wrong with the engine, but the there is an electrical breakdown happening in the wiring or connectors. This could be wiring that has gotten brittle due to heat from the engine, or a terminal in a connector having poor tensions, causing a poor connection in the circuit for the fuel pressure regulator.
A mechanical fault that would cause this code could be a problem with the high pressure fuel pump. If the high pressure fuel pump is not making enough fuel pressure, then the readings would be low, which would cause the computer to set this code because it is seeing low fuel pressure. This can happen for a couple of reasons:
The high pressure fuel pump is driven by a lobe on the camshaft of the engine. This lobe drives a small piston up and down, creating extremely high fuel pressure - typically over 2000 PSI. If the lobe on the camshaft is worn, the piston will not make its full stroke which means lower fuel pressure.
Another possibility is that the fuel pump itself is worn.
The most likely symptom of this code would be loss of power. It is very likely that the ECM will put the car into what is called a “limp home” mode. It does this to avoid damaging the engine in the case that there is low fuel pressure.
As with any diagnostic, my first step is to check all the components of the system involved visually. If there are any pinched wires or loose grounds, fixing those issues after a visual inspection will often times fix the issue.
After that, it’s time to check that the in-tank fuel pump, or low pressure fuel pump, is supplying the correct fuel pressure and flow to the high pressure fuel pump.
Next is to check the pressure coming from the high pressure fuel pump. This is most often done with a scan tool because there is a fuel pressure sensor located in the high pressure side of the fuel system. This is also done because the majority of high pressure fuel lines are single-use, which means that if you disconnect a line to hook up a gauge, you have to replace that line. This has to do with the type of flare fittings that are used in these systems due to the extremely high pressure. If you reuse a line you are almost certainly asking for a fuel leak.
Diagnosing intermittent electrical problems is extremely difficult and is almost always making the most educated guess you can make. Do a search on VW Golf GTI P2294 and you will find story after story of how difficult this code can be to fix.
The most common mistake is of course just replacing parts without performing diagnostics. This code can be somewhat difficult and time consuming since a lot of the mechanical components are quite labor intensive to inspect, such as the cam lobe for the high pressure fuel pump.
This code is pretty serious because your engine cannot run without fuel. If there is too little fuel in the combustion mixture, the temperature in the combustion chamber can get so hot that it can damage the components of the engine such as the pistons, valves, or even cylinder heads.
There are a few common mechanical fixes for this trouble code. The first of which is replacing a faulty high pressure fuel pump. The next mechanical repair would be replacing the camshaft that drives the pump due to a worn lobe. There are few electrical problems that could cause this code as well. They include replacing a faulty fuel pressure sensor and fixing various electrical connection issues in the circuit. The connection issues could be due to a spread terminal in a connector or a wire being rubbed through in the engine wiring harness.
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