P1204 Fuel System Failure Caused No. 4 Cylinder Misfire
What does P1204 mean on a Honda?
P1204 — Fuel System Failure Caused No. 4 Cylinder Misfire. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Civic, Accord, CR-V.
Common causes of P1204
- Clogged or sticking cylinder 4 fuel injector
- Failing cylinder 4 coil-on-plug or worn spark plug
- Low fuel pressure affecting cylinder 4 delivery
- Vacuum leak near the cylinder 4 intake runner
- Low compression on cylinder 4 from valve or ring wear
How to fix P1204
- Confirm the cylinder 4 misfire counter with a scan tool before touching parts
- Swap the cylinder 4 coil and plug to another cylinder and see if the misfire follows
- Test the cylinder 4 injector flow and resistance
- Check fuel pressure against spec under load
- Compression test cylinder 4 if spark and fuel check out