OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1218
Start Injector Circuit Malfunction
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- High (4/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1218 mean?
P1218 is defined as “Start Injector Circuit Malfunction”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: CID High
- Volkswagen: Cylinder 6 Fuel Injector Circuit Short To B+
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn: Injection Pump Calibration Circuit
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- P1208Cylinder 8 Fuel Injector Circuit Electrical Malfunction
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