PowertrainP0219
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Engine Overspeed Condition
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
The engine has exceeded the maximum speed the computer allows, usually from a missed gear or over-revving.
2Common causes
- Missed gear or downshift into too low a gear
- Over-revving while stationary or in neutral
- Sticking throttle
- Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position signal
3Can I drive?
Stop safely and have the car inspected before driving further. Over-revving can bend valves or damage engine internals even when it still seems to run normally, and a sensor fault can make the engine cut out.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 41
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0219 | D - Lambda Sensor Heater Circuit Signal Error Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0219 | Engine overspeed status Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0219 | Engine speed too high Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0219 | Motorövervarvning Brand | Powertrain |
| Fiat | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0219 | Engine overspeed condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0219 | Maximale Motordrehzahl überschritten Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0219 | Engine overspeed condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0219 | Engine OverSpeed Condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0219 | Engine Overspeed Condition SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0219 | Engine overspeed condition Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0219 | Engine overspeed Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0219 | Runaway Speed Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0219 | Engine overspeed condition Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0219 | Maximum engine speed exceeded: engine warranty VOID!: -); Defective Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 8
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0219 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P021900 | Die Motordrehzahl ist zu hoch. Brand | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P021900 | If the engine speed is exceeded 5500RPM, ECM sets DTC Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P021900 | Die Motordrehzahl ist zu hoch. Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P021900 | Too small clearance of crank angle sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P021907 | Engine speed excessive Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P021922 | Crank position sensor speed excessive Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P021935 | Die Motordrehzahl ist zu hoch. Die Einschaltdauer der Signalfrequenz ist zu lang. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P021997 | Die Motordrehzahl ist zu hoch. Die Systemfunktion ist eingeschrnkt. Brand | Powertrain |
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