Code result
P213E
Fuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown
High severity
What it means
A safety-critical fuel-injection fault has been detected and the PCM has shut down the engine to prevent damage. Examples are common-rail pressure runaway, multiple stuck-open injectors, or HPFP failure.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Common-rail pressure runaway
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Injector stuck open
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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