OBD Guide

P21DC

Cylinder 1 Injector B Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Misfire in cylinder 1
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Power Loss

Causes

  • Cylinder 1 injector malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the injector control circuit
  • Poor contact in the injector connector
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the injector of cylinder 1
  2. Inspect the injector wiring and connectors for damage.
  3. Check the voltage in the injector control circuit
  4. If necessary, replace the injector
  5. Update ECU firmware (if required)

Related codes

Error P21DC by Vehicle Brand