P1214high severityPowertrain
Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector Short to Positive
on 1999 Audi A3 1.8L Turbo I4 Quattro · FWD
What this code means
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.
Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle
P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0011
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0012
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0013
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0014
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0015
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1