P213E OBD-II: Fuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown

P213E Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P213E yourself?

Identifying an OBD code is just the start of a complete diagnostic routine. Most trouble codes are caused by a sensor reporting a value that is out of range. Just replacing a sensor may not fix underlying issues. Be sure to understand the code, the part or system in your car that the code refers to, and the risks of delaying professional repair.

Proper diagnosis will save you time and money on unnecessary repairs.

Urgent codes indicate immediate action is necessary. These are urgent and significant malfunctions that can cause severe damage to the vehicle or harm the driver and passengers.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P213E?

If the engine computer (PCM) detects a fault within the fuel system that may become a safety concern, the PCM will turn off the engine. When this occurs, code P213E will be stored.

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Other OBD-II Codes

P213D: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "B" HighP213C: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "B" LowP213B: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "B"P213A: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "B" /OpenP2139: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D"/"F" Voltage CorrelationP2138: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D"/"E" Voltage CorrelationP2137: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B"/"C" Voltage CorrelationP2136: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A"/"C" Voltage CorrelationP2135: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A"/"B" Voltage CorrelationP2134: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "F" Circuit IntermittentP2133: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "F" Circuit HighP2132: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "F" Circuit LowP213F: Fuel Pump System Fault - Forced Engine ShutdownP2140: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E"/"F" Voltage CorrelationP2141: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "A" LowP2142: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "A" HighP2143: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vent Control Circuit/OpenP2144: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vent Control Circuit LowP2145: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vent Control Circuit HighP2146: Fuel Injector Group "A" Supply Voltage Circuit/OpenP2147: Fuel Injector Group "A" Supply Voltage Circuit LowP2148: Fuel Injector Group "A" Supply Voltage Circuit HighP2149: Fuel Injector Group "B" Supply Voltage Circuit/OpenP2150: Fuel Injector Group "B" Supply Voltage Circuit Low