AutoCodes – Generic – P216B

P216B Code - Cylinder 5 Injector High Control Circuit Low Voltage

Quick Answer

The Engine Control Module (ECM) supplies voltage to each fuel injector on the high control circuits. Common causes include Faulty Fuel Injector 5, Fuel Injector 5 harness is open or shorted, Fuel Injector 5 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: P216B indicates Cylinder 5 Injector High Control Circuit Low Voltage.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Fuel Injector 5, Fuel Injector 5 harness is open or shorted, Fuel Injector 5 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 6,438

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 P216B Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) supplies voltage to each fuel injector on the high control circuits. The ECM energizes each fuel injector by grounding the low control circuit of the fuel injector. The ECM monitors the status of the fuel injector circuits. When a fuel injector circuit condition is detected by the ECM, the affected fuel injector(s) is disabled. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set when the ECM detects the fuel injector high voltage supply circuit is shorted to ground for greater than 2 s.

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P216B?

Faulty Fuel Injector 5
Fuel Injector 5 harness is open or shorted
Fuel Injector 5 circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

How to Fix the DTC P216B?

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 P216B 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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Information for Specific Makes

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