OBD Guide

P21D3

Cylinder 5 Injector B Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Misfire in cylinder 5
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Broken wires to the injector of cylinder 5
  • Malfunction of the injector itself
  • Problems with the injector connector
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Short circuit in the injector circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wires to the injector
  2. Check injector resistance
  3. Inspect the injector connector for oxidation.
  4. Check the power supply and control signal to the injector
  5. If necessary, replace the nozzle or repair the wiring

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