P0206 on Audi
Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 6
P0206 on Audi vehicles indicates injector circuit/open - cylinder 6. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Audi model — most commonly on R8. This code means the engine computer detected an electrical problem in the fuel injector circuit for cylinder 6 — specifically an open circuit or one that's out of its expected resistance range. Each injector is an electrically controlled valve that sprays fuel into the cylinder, and the computer monitors that circuit to make sure the injector is responding to its commands. When it sees a break, short, or weak signal on cylinder 6's injector wiring, it sets this code, which usually shows up alongside a rough-running engine or a misfire on that cylinder. It points to a wiring/connector fault or a bad injector rather than a fuel-quality problem. Typical repair costs on Audi range from $1,500 to $4,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0206
- •Corroded, loose, or damaged injector connector at cylinder 6
- •Open, shorted, or chafed wiring in the injector circuit
- •Failed fuel injector (open internal winding)
- •Poor ground or power feed to the injector driver
- •Failed injector driver circuit inside the ECM/PCM
- •Water intrusion or pin corrosion in the engine harness
P0206 on Audi by Model
Audi R8(1 issue)
- Direct-Injection Fuel Injector Failure2008-2023
The FSI direct-injection injectors shared across the VAG family (Audi/VW/Porsche) are a documented R8 failure point. Injectors can stick open or closed; a stuck-open injector dumps raw fuel into the cylinder and can wash down the bore, while a stuck-closed injector starves the cylinder. One well-known r8talk case had 6 of 8 injectors fail on a 2008 V8 at only 14,000 miles. Symptoms overlap with coil failure (misfires), so proper diagnosis is important, and carbon buildup on the injector tips is a contributing factor.
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What does P0206 mean on Audi?▼
P0206 stands for "Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 6." This code means the engine computer detected an electrical problem in the fuel injector circuit for cylinder 6 — specifically an open circuit or one that's out of its expected resistance range. Each injector is an electrically controlled valve that sprays fuel into the cylinder, and the computer monitors that circuit to make sure the injector is responding to its commands. When it sees a break, short, or weak signal on cylinder 6's injector wiring, it sets this code, which usually shows up alongside a rough-running engine or a misfire on that cylinder. It points to a wiring/connector fault or a bad injector rather than a fuel-quality problem. On Audi specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0206 on Audi vehicles?▼
Common causes on Audi: Corroded, loose, or damaged injector connector at cylinder 6, Open, shorted, or chafed wiring in the injector circuit, Failed fuel injector (open internal winding), Poor ground or power feed to the injector driver, Failed injector driver circuit inside the ECM/PCM. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0206 on a Audi?▼
Repair costs on Audi range from $1,500 to $4,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Audi models have P0206 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0206 on 1 Audi model: R8.