P0216
Injection Timing Control Circuit
2000-2003 Audi S6 4.2L V8 🇨🇦
High SeverityPowertrain
Description
Malfunction in the fuel injection timing control circuit. Common in diesel engines.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Poor performance
- Excessive smoke
- Hard starting
- Knocking
Common Causes
- Faulty injection timing solenoid
- Wiring damage
- Injection pump failure
- PCM failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Test timing solenoid
- Check wiring
- Monitor injection timing with scan tool
- Test injection pump
Repair Notes
Repair injection timing system. Common in diesel injection pumps.
Related Codes
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- 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
P0216 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P0216 mean on a 2000-2003 Audi S6?
P0216 stands for "Injection Timing Control Circuit". Malfunction in the fuel injection timing control circuit. Common in diesel engines.
What are the symptoms of P0216 on a Audi S6?
Common symptoms of P0216 include: Check Engine Light, Poor performance, Excessive smoke, Hard starting, Knocking.
What causes P0216 on a 2000-2003 Audi S6?
Common causes of P0216 include: Faulty injection timing solenoid, Wiring damage, Injection pump failure, PCM failure.