P0215 OBD II Trouble Code Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction

How to quickly diagnose, repair, and info on symptoms and causes of a P0215 code which is a detected malfunction of the engine shutoff solenoid.

Symptoms of P0215 OBD II Trouble Code

  • There are frequently no symptoms when a P0215 is stored
  • Engine won?t start
  • Other fuel system codes
  • Lean exhaust codes

Common Causes of P0215 OBD II Trouble Code

  • Defective engine cutoff solenoid
  • Faulty engine shutoff relay
  • Malfunctioning tilt angle indicator (if so equipped)
  • Open or shorted circuit in engine cutoff system
  • Bad oil pressure sending unit
  • Faulty engine temperature sensor
  • Bad PCM or PCM programming error

Severity of P0215 OBD II Trouble Code

Since the conditions which contribute to a stored code P0215 may also result in a no-start condition, it should be classified as severe.