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P1217 Chevrolet Code - Fuel Solenoid Response Time Too Long

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P1217 Chevrolet indicates Fuel Solenoid Response Time Too Long. Common causes include Faulty Fuel Solenoid, Fuel Solenoid harness is open or shorted, Fuel Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1217 Chevrolet indicates Fuel Solenoid Response Time Too Long.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Fuel Solenoid, Fuel Solenoid harness is open or shorted, Fuel Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 10,909

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Code P1217 Chevrolet Description

OBDII Code P1217 Chevrolet - Fuel Solenoid Response Time Too Long - AutoCodes.com — P1217 Chevrolet Code - Fuel Solenoid Response Time Too Long

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1217 Chevrolet?

Faulty Fuel Solenoid
Fuel Solenoid harness is open or shorted
Fuel Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P1217 Chevrolet?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1217 Chevrolet code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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juan Ramon
Date: January 20, 2019 at 2:49 am

Hi guys I have a 2001 Chevy express with 6.5l diesel engine, iam getting a code p1217 for fuel solenoid long to response. The MIL is not on but the code still there as history and never go away. Any suggestion is welcome thanks.

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OBDIITech
Date: January 20, 2019 at 3:24 am

I never had that problem before, but according a national database of repairs for your model year with the same problem, the most likely cause is Fuel Injection Pump.

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