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Diagnostic reference · P213F

P213F

Fuel Pump System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

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

  1. Check fuel pressure against spec
  2. Test the fuel pump wiring, relay and fuse
  3. Command the fuel pump with a scan tool and watch pressure
  4. Inspect the fuel pressure sensor reading
  5. Replace the fuel pump or relay if faulty
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.