P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
Severity: high
What it means: Fuel pressure in the rail or system is lower than the engine computer expects.
Safe to drive? Not recommended. Low fuel pressure can cause stalling or a no-start, sometimes suddenly.
Common symptoms
- Hesitation or loss of power
- Stalling
- Hard starting or no-start
Likely causes, ranked
- Failing fuel pumpShop
- Clogged fuel filterDIY
- Faulty fuel pressure sensor or regulatorShop
- High-pressure pump fault on direct-injection enginesShop
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Vehicle-specific notes
- 2018–2020 Honda CR-V: The low-pressure fuel pump impeller can swell and bind. This is covered by Honda fuel pump recalls 21V215/23V858. Read the full answer · Source
What it means: Fuel pressure in the rail or system is lower than the engine computer expects.
Severity: High. Safe to drive? Not recommended. Low fuel pressure can cause stalling or a no-start, sometimes suddenly.
DIY or shop?
Confirm with a fuel pressure test. Pump work is usually a shop job.
Before you replace parts
- Read all stored codes and freeze-frame data. Fix misfire, fuel or sensor codes before chasing emissions codes.
- Check the simple things first: connectors, vacuum hoses, fluid levels and the gas cap.
- Clear the code only after a repair, then confirm it stays off after a few drives.
- Check your VIN for recalls and service bulletins.
Safety / mechanic note
Verify with a mechanic. This code can involve stalling, engine damage or loss of power. If the check-engine light is flashing, or the car stalls or runs badly, stop driving and have it inspected.
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