Technical Definition:
Injector / Injection Timing Control Circuit
Trouble Code: P0216
Address: 0x0216
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
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