OBD Guide

P21F3

Cylinder 12 Injector B Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Uneven engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Possible misfire in cylinder 12

Causes

  • Injector circuit short circuit to power
  • Broken or damaged wiring to the injector
  • Malfunction of the injector itself
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Corrosion or poor contact in the injector connector

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the injector
  2. Measure the injector resistance
  3. Check the voltage in the injector control circuit
  4. If necessary, replace the injector
  5. Check connectors and contacts for corrosion

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Error P21F3 by Vehicle Brand