P219E

Cylinder 3 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$9–39 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine idling
Power Loss
Increased fuel consumption
Dips during acceleration
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 3
Problems with the ignition system (plugs, coil)
Vacuum leak in the area of cylinder 3
Low cylinder compression
Dirty or faulty oxygen sensor

How to Fix

Check the condition of the spark plug and coil of cylinder 3
Test the fuel injector of cylinder 3
Check compression in cylinder
Inspect for vacuum leaks
Check the operation of oxygen sensors

Related codes

P219A P219B P219C