OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0214 Cold Start Injector 2
Fault detected on cold start injector 2. A flow-deviating injector throws off cylinder balance — adjacent cylinders run leaner/richer to compensate, often masking the root cause until the trim limit is hit.
Is it safe to drive with P0214?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCold start injector failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Cold Start Injector 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.