P215D Diagnostic Trouble Code

P215D 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 P215D diagnostic trouble code may include:

Vacuum leak on the engine
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Engine surge
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes :

Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
The Mass Airflow sensor will also cause this problem. Mass Airflow circuit malfunction.
Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)

Repair Processes :

Find out what kind of system you have and verify that voltage to the fuel level sensor is present at the fuel pump wiring harness. Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust. It should be pretty close to battery voltage (12 volts). If not, then this is the circuit that has the problem.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P215D 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 P215D.

Fortunately, P215D is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P215D Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P215D Sbarro Issima Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "A" Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
P215D Arrol-johnston 15.9 Air Suspension Rear Inflator Solenoid Output Circuit Short To Battery
P215D Kia Kcv Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Open
P215D Zis 112 Seat Belt Switch Circuit Open
P215D Chrysler Laser Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input
P215D Lincoln Mkr Throttle position sensor out of range
P215D Rover 100 Idle Control System Malfunction