P0213
PPowertrainCold Start Injector 1 Fault
What does this code mean?
Severity : MediumP0213 reports a cold start injector 1 malfunction. On some engines, mostly older ones, this extra injector enriches the mixture during a cold start. The module detects a fault in its circuit or operation, which can make cold weather starting difficult.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on.
- Hard cold start.
- Flooded engine or fuel smell if the injector leaks.
- Rough idle when cold.
Possible causes
- Clogged or leaking cold start injector.
- Wire open or shorted.
- Corroded connector.
- Faulty thermo-time switch or control relay.
Diagnosis and repair
- Inspect the cold start injector connector and wiring.
- Measure the injector resistance with a multimeter.
- Check the injector command during a cold start.
- Replace the injector or the faulty control part.
- Clear the code and test a cold engine start.
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Code
P0213
Category
Powertrain
Prefix
P
Standard
OBD-II / SAE J2012