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PowertrainP1218

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84): Short to B+

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1218No description available Powertrain
BYDP1218NO. 537 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1218Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1218CID Stuck High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1218No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1218Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1218CID magas BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1218Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1218No description available Powertrain
Great WallP1218Electric throttle control external loop maximum deviation error BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1218Electronic Control Unit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1218No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1218No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1218CID High BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1218No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1218No description available Powertrain
OpelP1218CID Stuck High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1218No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1218No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1218No description available Powertrain
SaabP1218CID Stuck High BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1218Hard Ware Recovery BrandPowertrain
TataP1218No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1218Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84): 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 26

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1218 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
PeugeotP121814No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121815No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121816No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121817No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121818No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121819No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121820No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121821No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121822No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121823No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121824No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121825No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121826No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121827No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121828No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121829No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121830No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121831No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121832No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121833No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121834No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121835No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121837No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121838No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121855No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP121871Charging door switch stuck BrandPowertrain

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