P0214: Cold Start Injector 2
What to do
Poor cold starting, normal once warm. Report the cold-only pattern.
What this code means
A fault in the second cold start injector, where two are fitted. Diagnosis is identical to P0213: confirm the injector's winding resistance and its command signal during an actual cold start, since the circuit is inactive once the engine warms and will test as healthy.
Likely causes
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- Failed cold start injector · moderate
- Open circuit in injector wiring · moderate
- Corroded or loose connector · easy
Less common
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