Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector Short to Positive
2002-2005 Audi A4 3.0L V6
Description
The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the Cylinder 2 fuel injector circuit. The injector cannot be properly controlled, leading to a misfire or rich condition on Cylinder 2.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Misfire on Cylinder 2
- Rough running
- Rich exhaust
- Reduced power
Common Causes
- Injector wiring shorted to power source
- Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2
- Melted or damaged connector
- Wiring harness chafing near heat source
Diagnostic Steps
- Test injector resistance Cylinder 2
- Inspect wiring for shorts
- Check connector condition
- Swap injector to isolate fault
- Check for wiring routing near exhaust
Repair Notes
Repair wiring short or replace the fuel injector on Cylinder 2.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P1214 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1214 mean on a 2002-2005 Audi A4?
P1214 stands for "Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector Short to Positive". The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the Cylinder 2 fuel injector circuit. The injector cannot be properly controlled, leading to a misfire or rich condition on Cylinder 2.
What are the symptoms of P1214 on a Audi A4?
Common symptoms of P1214 include: Check Engine Light, Misfire on Cylinder 2, Rough running, Rich exhaust, Reduced power.
What causes P1214 on a 2002-2005 Audi A4?
Common causes of P1214 include: Injector wiring shorted to power source, Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2, Melted or damaged connector, Wiring harness chafing near heat source.