OBD Guide

P021A

Cylinder 7 Injection Timing

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 7
  • Engine power drop
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable idle
  • Detonation

Causes

  • Cylinder 7 injector malfunction
  • Problems with the injector wiring harness
  • ECU malfunction
  • Mechanical engine damage
  • Incorrect valve timing
  • Sensor errors (DPKV, DPRV)

How to Fix

  1. Check the serviceability of the injector of cylinder 7
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check for errors in sensors (DPKV, DPRV)
  4. Check the valve timing
  5. Test the ECU for software or hardware faults
  6. If necessary, replace the injector and/or repair the wiring harness

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