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PowertrainP213E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel injection system fault - forced engine shutdown

23 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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
Ashok Leyland CVP213EIntercooler Bypass Valve. A Solenoid Valve. Operation Failure BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
BYDP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
CheryP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
DaewooP213ENo description available Powertrain
DFFSP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
DFFXP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
DFXKP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
EOBDP213EFuel injection system fault - forced engine shutdown BrandPowertrain
GeelyP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
GMP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
Great WallP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
HafeiP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
HoldenP213EFuel Injection System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP213ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP213ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP213EFuel injection fault - Forced engine shutdown BrandPowertrain
OpelP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP213ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
TataP213ENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP213EFuel injection system fault - forced engine shutdown 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P213E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP213E00Throttle position: flag indicating an external fault (due to analogic to digital converter or vext supply) BrandPowertrain

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