OBD Guide

P21FC

Fuel Control System B Too Lean at Higher Load Bank 1

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

Symptoms

  • Loss of power during acceleration
  • The engine runs rough at high speeds
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible popping noises in the exhaust system
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Air leak in the intake tract
  • Malfunction of the fuel pump or pressure regulator
  • Dirty or faulty fuel injectors
  • Problems with oxygen sensors
  • Malfunction of mass air flow sensor or absolute pressure sensor

How to Fix

  1. Check the intake tract for air leaks
  2. Check fuel pressure and pump performance
  3. Clean or replace fuel injectors
  4. Check the operation of oxygen sensors
  5. Check the readings of the mass air flow sensor and the absolute pressure sensor

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