Fault code lookup

PowertrainP1217

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Injector for Cylinder 5 (N83): Short to B+

27 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1217No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1217No description available Powertrain
BYDP1217NO. 536 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1217Engine temperature warning BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1217Fuel Injector Cylinder 5 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1217No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1217Fuel Injector for Cylinder 5 (N83): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1217System LPG BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1217Fuel Injector for Cylinder 5 (N83): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1217Fuel Injector Cylinder 5 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1217Electric throttle control internal loop minimum deviation error BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1217Engine Overtemperature BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1217No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1217No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1217No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1217No description available Powertrain
NissanP1217Overheating BrandPowertrain
OpelP1217Fuel Injector Cylinder 5 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1217No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1217No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1217No description available Powertrain
RenaultP1217No description available Powertrain
SaabP1217Fuel Injector Cylinder 5 BrandPowertrain
SprinterP1217No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1217ENG OVER TEMP BrandPowertrain
TataP1217No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1217Fuel Injector for Cylinder 5 (N83): 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 27

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1217 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
PeugeotP121703No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121704No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121705No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121706No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121707No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121708No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121709No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121710No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121711No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121712No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP121712IGN4 circuit short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP121714No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121715No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121739No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121740No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121741No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121742No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121743No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121781No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121782No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121784No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121785No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121786No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121787No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121788No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121789No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121790No description available Powertrain

6Related codes

Browse Pxxx codes or P121xx codes.

OpenDTC - independent fault code reference