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PowertrainP1216

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Injector for Cylinder 4 (N33): Short to B+

23 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP1216NO. 535 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1216Injector 6 Dynamic Positive Correction Too Much BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1216Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1216No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1216Fuel Injector for Cylinder 4 (N33): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1216Injetor D/U BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1216Fuel Injector for Cylinder 4 (N33): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1216Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1216Injector 6 dynamic positive correction too much BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1216Electronic Control Unit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1216No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1216No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1216No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1216No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1216No description available Powertrain
OpelP1216Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1216No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1216No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1216No description available Powertrain
SaabP1216Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1216INJECTOR D/U BrandPowertrain
TataP1216Current Too High On Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1216Fuel Injector for Cylinder 4 (N33): Short to B+ BrandPowertrain

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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1216 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP121600Communication failure between ucontr and the DPF ('injector driver') bank1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP121611No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP121614IGN4 circuit open or short to ground BrandPowertrain

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