P0217 Diagnostic Trouble Code

P0217 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a P0217 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Rich or lean exhaust
Fuel pressure too low
Engine surge
The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.

Possible Causes :

An air leak forward of the DPF will change the sensor readings resulting in the code
Rusty exhaust systems, cracked exhaust manifolds or damaged or missing gaskets or donuts will cause air leaks.
Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)

Repair Processes :

If the scan tool has that capability, and the scan tool can operate the IMRC valves, then the problem is either resolved and a simple code clearing is all that's left or a new PCM would be called for. Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector. Oxygen sensors signal the engine management computer the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust, which is used in determining and controlling the fuel ratio.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P0217 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before P0217.

Fortunately, P0217 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P0217 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P0217 Vauxhall Vivaro Pressure Switch A Circuit Malfunction
P0217 Ford Ba Falcon License Lamp Circuit Failure
P0217 Maserati 8 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit
P0217 Proton Gen Fuel Sender Circuit Open
P0217 Porsche Boxster Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Control Circuit
P0217 Caterham Superseven Door Handle Right Front Short To Ground
P0217 Lexus Is200 TCM Power Relay Control Circuit Low