P0213 Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

P0213 points to cold start injector 1 malfunction. The auxiliary injector or its control circuit is not responding as expected during cold-start strategy.

Code details

Generic OBD-II · P0

System: Injector
Code type: Generic (SAE / ISO controlled)
Standard: SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not diagnose warm-engine starting complaints from this code unless cold-start command conditions are present.

Symptoms of P0213

Check-engine light, often with a misfire feel from one cylinder.
Rough idle, hesitation, or a slight loss of power.
Higher fuel use, or in some cases a fuel smell.

Common causes of P0213

A stuck, leaking, clogged, or electrically failed injector.
Injector wiring, connector, or driver-circuit faults.
Low fuel pressure or contamination affecting injector behaviour.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Check cold start injector 1 power, control command, resistance, connector fit, and fuel supply during cold-start conditions.
Compare coolant temperature, intake temperature, cold-start command, fuel pressure, and start quality when the code sets.
Inspect wiring, injector spray or flow where testable, fuel leaks, connector corrosion, and related temperature sensor faults.

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These nearby injector entries can help compare wording and pin down the fault area.