OBD Guide

P213E

Fuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown

Severity
🚨 Critical
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine stalls without warning
  • Power Loss
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car may not start

Causes

  • Malfunction of fuel injectors
  • Problems with injector wiring
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Problems with injector power supply
  • Mechanical damage to the injection system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injectors
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring to the injectors
  3. Check the power supply to the injectors
  4. Scan the ECU for errors
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

Error P213E by Vehicle Brand