2012 Mazda BT-50 (UP) — Repair Solution

2.2L P4AT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Loss Of Power · Engine

Mazda BT-50 (UP) Loss Of Power Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: BT-50 (UP)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.2L P4AT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Area: Engine
Category: Loss Of Power

Customer Complaint

The vehicle is low on power and the check engine light is on.

Problem Summary

The engine takes an extra second to start if left to sit for a while but starts and idles fine.

If the engine does start quickly it coughs, looses power and sets the Powertrain warning light. This limits the engine speed to 2000rpm until the fault code is cleared or the ignition cycled.

When the fault occurs the following fault codes are logged.
P0089 Fuel pressure regulator performance
P228C Fuel pressure regulator 1 exceeded control limits - pressure too low
P2291 Injector control pressure too low - engine cranking

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZUP12128
Vehicle2012 Mazda BT-50 (UP)
Engine2.2L P4AT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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