P0216
Injection Timing Control Circuit
2002-2003 BMW X5 4.6is E53 4.6L V8
High SeverityPowertrainGeneric (SAE)
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 2002-2003 BMW X5 4.6is E53?
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 BMW X5 4.6is E53?
Common symptoms of P0216 include: Check Engine Light, Poor performance, Excessive smoke, Hard starting, Knocking.
What causes P0216 on a 2002-2003 BMW X5 4.6is E53?
Common causes of P0216 include: Faulty injection timing solenoid, Wiring damage, Injection pump failure, PCM failure.