P213F
Fuel Pump System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown
What it means
P213F means Fuel Pump System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown.
Where it lives
For P213F, the description names the pump as the part involved.
Check these first
- A failing fuel pump
- Low or high fuel pressure in the system
- A blown fuel pump relay or fuse
- Corrosion or damage in the fuel pump wiring
- A failing fuel pressure sensor
What to do next
- Check fuel pressure against spec
- Test the fuel pump wiring, relay and fuse
- Command the fuel pump with a scan tool and watch pressure
- Inspect the fuel pressure sensor reading
- Replace the fuel pump or relay if faulty
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.