OBD Guide

P1213

Injector Circuit Cylinder 1 Short To Positive

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in the first cylinder
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • Damage to injector wires
  • Malfunction of the injector of the first cylinder
  • Short circuit in the injector connector
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Corrosion or oxidation of contacts

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the injector wires
  2. Check the resistance of the injector of the first cylinder
  3. Inspect the injector connectors for damage.
  4. Replace the injector if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the computer

Related codes

Error P1213 by Vehicle Brand