P0216 OBD II Trouble Code Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction Code - Cummins

Detailed information on troubleshooting and repairing a p0216 automotive trouble code which refers to a malfunction in the engine's injection timing control circuit. Also includes links to relevant forum topics on the code.

Symptoms of P0216 OBD II Trouble Code

  • 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

Common Causes of P0216 OBD II Trouble Code

  • 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