OBD Guide

P21E1

Cylinder 3 Injector B Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine idling
  • Misfire in cylinder 3
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires to the injector of cylinder 3
  • Cylinder 3 injector malfunction
  • Poor contact in the injector connector
  • Problems with injector relays
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the injector of cylinder 3
  2. Check injector resistance (compare with other cylinders)
  3. Clean the contacts in the injector connector
  4. Check the voltage on the injector circuit
  5. If necessary, replace the injector or wiring harness

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