P021A OBD-II: Cylinder 7 Injection Timing

P021A Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P021A yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P021A?

The engine control module (PCM) has special transistors called "drivers" to turn the Fuel Injectors on and off in the Fuel Injection System. If the PCM cannot control the fuel injector, it will set code P021A.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P021A

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 7 Injection Timing

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Decreased engine performance
Increased fuel consumption

Common Problems That Trigger the P021A Code

Fuel injector failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P021A Code

Fuel Injector Replacement (Diesel)

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P021A

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 7 Injection Timing

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Decreased engine performance
Increased fuel consumption

Common Problems That Trigger the P021A Code

Fuel injector failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P021A Code

Fuel Injector Replacement (Diesel)

P021A OBD-II: Cylinder 7 Injection Timing

Should you fix P021A yourself?

What causes OBD-II fault code P021A?

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OBD II Fault Code

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P021A Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P021A Code

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Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P021A Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P021A Code