OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P218E Throttle/Fuel Inhibit B Circuit High
Throttle/fuel inhibit B line stuck high. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P218E?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to B+
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Throttle Fuel Inhibit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.