P1214
Injection Pump Timing Offset
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)
Symptoms
- Unstable engine idling
- Reduced engine power
- Increased fuel consumption
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Black smoke from the exhaust pipe
Causes
- Wear of fuel injection pump
- Malfunction of the crankshaft/camshaft position sensor
- Problems with the electrical injection pump control circuit
- Fuel system contamination
- Low quality diesel fuel
How to Fix
- Check the condition and operation of the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors
- Diagnose the electrical injection pump control circuit
- Check the pressure and performance of the injection pump
- Clean the fuel system if necessary
- Replace the fuel filter and use high-quality fuel