OBD Guide

P21BC

Cold Start Cylinder 7 Injection Timing

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation when cold
  • Difficulty starting at low temperatures
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Engine failures
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 7
  • Problems with the fuel pump or pressure regulator
  • Dirty fuel injectors
  • Coolant temperature sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring to the cylinder 7 injector

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition and resistance of the injector of cylinder 7
  2. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  3. Clean or replace fuel injectors
  4. Check the operation of the coolant temperature sensor
  5. Check the integrity of the wiring to the injector

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