OBD Guide

P21B7

Cold Start Cylinder 2 Injection Timing

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficult cold start
  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased emissions of harmful substances

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 2
  • Problems with the fuel pump or pressure regulator
  • Malfunction of sensors (mass air flow sensor, coolant temperature sensor)
  • Problems with the engine ECU
  • Fuel system contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 2
  2. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  3. Diagnose the operation of sensors (mass air flow sensor, coolant temperature)
  4. Check the wiring harness to the injector
  5. Clean the fuel system if necessary

Related codes

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