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:

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