Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0216 Fiat
Injector/Injection Timing Control Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0216 Fiat definition:
Basically this means the diesel fuel injection pump has a timing failure. This could be that the injection pump timing needs adjusted OR the failure is internal to the injection pump and therefore non-adjustable. NOTE: If your vehicle is a Dodge Ram with Cummins engine then be aware that fuel delivery problems frequently cause this code. Prolonged fuel delivery problems can cause injection pump failure!
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0216 Fiat
Symptoms of a P0216 Fiat DTC may include: P0216 Fiat DTC Low power Crank, but no start Hard start Displays an intermittent stumble or miss Engine may start and then stall Engine may appear to drive fine but surge at idle
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0216 Fiat
The most frequent cause of this code is a bad injection pump due to poor fuel delivery. Fuel delivery problems could be: A plugged diesel fuel filter An in-tank blockage Air in the fuel due to a cracked in-tank fuel ine above the fuel level Bad transfer (lift) pump Injection pump out of time
Possible Solutions
First, simply check if your injection pump timing is adjustable. If so, check the timing and adjust if necessary. If you think that you may have a fuel delivery problem, then check the lift pump operation. On Dodge Ram with the Cummins engine, the lift pump should produce about 45 oz of diesel in 25 seconds of operation. This can be performed by disconnecting the fuel hose from the injection pump and pumping the fuel into an approved container. Bump the engine over but do not start it. Then the lift pump will operate for 25 seconds. If the fuel is aerated, then check/repair fuel line and recheck. With the fuel hose connected the fuel pressure should be 10psi. If the fuel delivery tests fail, replace the diesel fuel filter and recheck. If it still fails then verify there are no restrictions in the fuel tank Then replace the lift (transfer) pump. IT SHOULD BE NOTED that if this code surfaced after a routine fuel filter replacement or if you have any of the above symptoms after routine fuel filter replacement, then suspect the fuel transfer pump. This occurs because even a weak transfer pump can still provide enough fuel for the engine to run. But when the fuel system’s prime is lost due to fuel filter replacement, it may not restart again without fixing the fuel delivery problem. If you found your injection pump to be bad, the lift pump should be checked for operation to protect the new injection pump. This is because weak or low output from lift pump are common cause of injection pump failure. There are some aftermarket kits that can be purchased to warn the operator when the fuel pressure/volume drops to level that could damage the injection pump.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Fiat:
2013 Fiat Viaggio,2013 Fiat Strada,2013 Fiat Panda UK Version,2013 Fiat Panda Trekking,2013 Fiat Panda 4×4,2013 Fiat Panda,2013 Fiat 500S,2013 Fiat 500L,2013 Fiat 500C Abarth,2012 Fiat Punto,2012 Fiat Palio,2012 Fiat Freemont AWD,2012 Fiat Freemont,2012 Fiat 695 Abarth Maserati Edition,2012 Fiat 500 Abarth,2011 Fiat Uno,2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth esseesse,2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth,2011 Fiat Idea,2011 Fiat Bravo,2011 Fiat 500 Sport,2011 Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Concept,2011 Fiat 500C Abarth esseesse,2011 Fiat 500C Abarth,2010 Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept,2010 Fiat Sedici,2010 Fiat Punto Evo,2010 Fiat Doblo Cargo,2010 Fiat Doblo,2010 Fiat 500 Abarth R3T,2010 Fiat 500C,2009 Fiat Grande Punto Natural Power,2009 Fiat Fiorino Qubo,2009 Fiat 695 Abarth Tributo Ferrari,2009 Fiat 500 Barbie Concept,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth,2008 Fiat Portofino Concept,2008 Fiat Panda Cross,2008 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth,2008 Fiat Grande Punto,2008 Fiat Fiorino,2008 Fiat Croma,2008 Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet 16v,2008 Fiat 500,2007 Fiat Panda 100HP,2007 Fiat Linea,2007 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000,2007 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth Preview,2007 Fiat Bravo,2006 Fiat Ulysse,2006 Fiat Sedici,2006 Fiat Panda Multi Eco Concept,2006 Fiat Panda Cross,2005 Fiat Panda Alessi,2005 Fiat Panda 4×4 1.3 Multijet,2005 Fiat Oltre Concept,2005 Fiat Idea,2005 Fiat Grande Punto,2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo,2005 Fiat Doblo,2005 Fiat Croma,2005 Fiat 600 50th,2004 Fiat Trepiuno Concept,2004 Fiat Strada Malibu,2004 Fiat Stilo M.Y. 1.9 Multijet 5door,2004 Fiat Seicento,2004 Fiat Punto Rally,2004 Fiat Panda 4×4,2004 Fiat Multipla,2004 Fiat Idea 5terre Concept,2003 Fiat Strada,2003 Fiat Punto Sporting,2003 Fiat Punto Rally,2003 Fiat Punto Natural Power,2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic,2003 Fiat Punto Active,2003 Fiat Panda Emotion,2003 Fiat Panda Dynamic,2003 Fiat Panda Actual,2003 Fiat Panda,2003 Fiat Marrakech Concept,2003 Fiat Idea 1.9 Multijet Dynamic,2003 Fiat Idea 1.4 16v Emotion,2003 Fiat Idea,2003 Fiat Barchetta First Class of Alviero Martini,2003 Fiat Barchetta,2002 Fiat Ulysse Emotion 2.0 16v,2002 Fiat Ulysse 2.0 JTD,2002 Fiat Ulysse,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon Dynamic,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon Actual,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon,2002 Fiat Stilo Dynamic,2002 Fiat Stilo Active,2002 Fiat Stilo Abarth,2002 Fiat Stilo,2002 Fiat Simba Concept,2002 Fiat Palio Weekend,2002 Fiat Palio,2002 Fiat Multipla,2002 Fiat Albea,2001 Fiat Doblo
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