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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P1213 Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations)

7 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 6 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Alfa Romeo

1 interpretation
P1213
Full throttle switch or circuit Alfa Romeo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Full throttle switch or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Ford

1 interpretation
P1213
Start Injector Circuit Malfunction Ford · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Start Injector circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Kia

1 interpretation
P1213
Fuel Injector 1 Circuit High Voltage Kia · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Fuel Injector 1 circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1213
Start Injector Circuit Mazda · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Start Injector circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Porsche

1 interpretation
P1213
Fuel Injector Cylinder 1 Porsche · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Injector Cylinder 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Porsche.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1213
Injector 1 - short to positive VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Injector 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • injector
Applies to Audi
P1213
Fuel Injector for Cylinder 1 (N30): Short to B+ VAG · fuel Data confidence 84%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Fuel Injector for Cylinder 1 (N30) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17621. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • MIL On
  • Poor engine performance

Possible causes

  • Fuse for injector
  • Wiring harness issue
  • Failed injector
  • Failed ECM

Recommended checks

Inspect wiring to and from injector, see repair manual

Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1213

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

213

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1213

What does P1213 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Full throttle switch or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Is P1213 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1213 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Alfa Romeo, Ford, Kia, Mazda, Porsche, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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