OBD Guide

P021C

Cylinder 9 Injection Timing

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Misfires

Causes

  • Cylinder 9 injector malfunction
  • Problems with the fuel pump
  • Low pressure in the fuel system
  • Malfunction of sensors (mass air flow sensor, crankshaft position sensor, etc.)
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the injector of cylinder 9
  2. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  3. Check the operation of the fuel pump
  4. Check the condition of the sensors and wiring harness
  5. Scan the engine control module for other errors
  6. If necessary, replace the injector or other faulty components

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