Powertrain Codes

P0219

Technical Definition:

Engine Overspeed Condition

Trouble Code: P0219
Address: 0x0219
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:

Possible Symptoms:

Engine Overspeed Condition

Possible Solutions:

OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud, and snow)
– Excessive engine RPM in NEUTRAL or operated in the wrong transmission gear.

Specific Makes:

P0216

Technical Definition:

Injector / Injection Timing Control Circuit

Trouble Code: P0216
Address: 0x0216
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:
  • A plugged diesel fuel filter
  • An in-tank blockage
  • Air in the fuel due to a cracked in-tank fuel ine above the fuel level
  • Bad transfer (lift) pump
  • Injection pump out of time

Possible Symptoms:
  • Low power
  • Crank, but no start
  • Hard start
  • Displays an intermittent stumble or miss
  • Engine may start and then stall
  • Engine may appear to drive fine but surge at idle

Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction

Possible Solutions:

OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Fuel Injection Pump Gear Alignment
– Fuel Filter Restriction
– Transfer Pump Inlet Restriction
– Faulty Fuel Injection Pump

Specific Makes:

P0217

Technical Definition:

Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition

Trouble Code: P0217
Address: 0x0217
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:
  • Low coolant due to leak in cooling system
  • Restriction/debris in the A/C condenser or radiator
  • Restriction/debris in the cooling system
  • Thermostat stuck closed or faulty
  • Inoperative cooling fan(s)
  • Cylinder head gasket leaking combustion into cooling system
  • Overloaded trailer towing
  • Faulty water pump (impeller broken/damaged)

Possible Symptoms:
  • MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination
  • Loss of power
  • Coolant expelled from reservoir or radiator
  • Low coolant
  • Acrid smell of coolant due to leak
  • Air conditioner inoperative (In the event of an overheat condition, the PCM (powertrain control module) on some vehicles shuts down the A/C system to reduce load on the engine).

Engine Overheat Condition

Possible Solutions:

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Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Faulty cooling fan
– Faulty Thermostat
– Faulty engine temperature sensor
– Cooling fan harness is open or shorted
– Cooling fan poor electrical connection
– Engine temperature sensor harness is open or shorted
– Engine temperature sensor poor electrical connection
– Improper ignition timing
– Blocked radiator

Specific Makes:

P0218

Technical Definition:

Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition

Trouble Code: P0218
Address: 0x0218
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:
  • Overheating due to towing overloaded trailer
  • Transmission cooler or lines restricted
  • Restriction/debris in transmission cooler
  • Low transmission fluid
  • Inoperative cooling fan/fan clutch
  • Missing or damaged front air dam/spoiler
  • Bad transmission fluid temperature sensor

Possible Symptoms:
  • Vehicle transmission/transaxle won’t engage
  • Leaking fluid out of torque converter seal or other location
  • Low fluid in transmission/transaxle

Transmission Over Temperature Condition

Possible Solutions:

OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Low transmission fluid level
– Transmission cooling system concerns

Specific Makes:

P0211

Technical Definition:

Injector Circuit / Open (Cylinder No.11)

Trouble Code: P0211
Address: 0x0211
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:

Possible Symptoms:

Injector Circuit Malfunction Cylinder 11

Possible Solutions:

OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Faulty fuel injector 11
– Fuel Injector 11 harness is open or shorted
– Fuel injector 11 circuit poor electrical connection

Specific Makes:

– Lack/Loss of Power
– The engine may be harder to start
– Engine hesitation

P0212

Technical Definition:

Injector Circuit / Open (Cylinder No.12)

Trouble Code: P0212
Address: 0x0212
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:

Possible Symptoms:
  • Bad injector. This is usually the cause of this code but doesn’t rule out the possibility of one of the other causes
  • Open in the wiring to the injector
  • Short in the wiring to the injector
  • Bad PCM

Injector Circuit Malfunction Cylinder 12

Possible Solutions:
  • First, using a DVOM check the resistance of the injector. If it isn’t within specs, then replace the injector.
  • Check for voltage at the fuel injector connector. It should have 10 volts or more.
  • Visually check the connector for damage or broken wires.
  • Visually check the injector for damage.
  • If you have access to an injector tester, activate the injector and see if it operates. If the injector operates, then you likely have either an open in the wiring, or a blocked injector. If you do not have access to a tester, swap the injector with another one and see if the code changes. If the code changes, then change the injector.
  • At the PCM, remove the driver wire from the PCM connector and Ground the wire. (Make sure you have the correct wire. If you’re not sure, do not attempt) The injector should activate
  • Replace the injector

OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Faulty fuel injector 12
– Fuel Injector 12 harness is open or shorted
– Fuel injector 12 circuit poor electrical connection

Specific Makes:

– Lack/Loss of Power
– The engine may be harder to start
– Engine hesitation