OBD Guide

P0215

Engine Shutoff Solenoid

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Spontaneous engine shutdown
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Engine cut-off solenoid malfunction
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the solenoid
  2. Check the solenoid resistance (compare with the nominal value)
  3. Check power and ground in solenoid circuit
  4. If necessary, replace the solenoid
  5. Reset the error and check if it returns

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