OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0216 Injector/Injection Timing Control Circuit
Fault on the injection timing control circuit (used on mechanical injection pumps with electronic timing control).
Is it safe to drive with P0216?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyTiming control solenoid failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Timing Control Solenoid, Injection Pump
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.