How do you fix fault code P0214?

STEP 1: Inspect the electrical connector at cold start injector 2 for corrosion, moisture, or bent pins. Clean with contact cleaner if necessary. STEP 2: Measure the resistance of the injector solenoid using a Multimeter. Standard values are usually between 2-15 Ohms. Infinite resistance indicates an open circuit. STEP 3: Check for 12V supply to the injector during cranking or ignition ON (system dependent). Verify the ground trigger from the ECU using a test light or oscilloscope to confirm duty cycle/activation. STEP 4: If the injector is electrically dead, replace the component and clear the codes.

Powertrain (Engine & Gearbox)Standard EOBD

P0214 - Cold Start Injector 2 - Circuit Malfunction

Q: What are the symptoms of fault code P0214?

• Check Engine Light (MIL) illumination • Hard start/Long cranking time during cold weather • Rough idle immediately after a cold start • Engine stalling shortly after starting in low temperatures

Q: What causes fault code P0214?

• Most likely: Faulty cold start injector (internal short or open coil) • Likely: Wiring harness damage or corrosion in the electrical connector • Possible: Faulty cold start system relay • Rare: Internal Engine Control Unit (ECU) malfunction

Last updated:1 February 2026

Related:Kallstartsinsprutare (Cold Start Injector), Engine Control Unit (ECU), Temperaturgivare (ECT Sensor), Fuses

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Powertrain (Engine & Gearbox)

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Technical Description

P0214 is a generic OBD-II diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicating that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a malfunction in the control circuit of the cold start injector 2. This device is an auxiliary fuel injector used to provide additional fuel enrichment during low-temperature engine starts. The ECM monitors the circuit for resistance, open circuits, or shorted conditions. If the feedback voltage or current draw deviates from the calibrated window (typically when the injector solenoid is activated but fails to respond electrically), the P0214 code is stored.

Possible Causes

Faulty cold start injector (internal short or open coil)

Wiring harness damage or corrosion in the electrical connector

Faulty cold start system relay

Internal Engine Control Unit (ECU) malfunction

Symptoms

Check Engine Light (MIL) illumination

Hard start/Long cranking time during cold weather

Rough idle immediately after a cold start

Engine stalling shortly after starting in low temperatures

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