P217B

  • Powertrain
  • Manufacturer-specific
  • Emissions
SeveritySeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.

Diagnose soon

Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.

Standard definition

Fuel Injector Group G Supply Voltage Circuit Low

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In plain English

The supply voltage feeding injector group G has dropped below the lower limit. The injectors in this group lose drive voltage and may stop firing, so the cylinders they serve run lean or cut out. Causes: a blown fuse, a failed injector supply relay, a voltage drop in the supply harness, or a poor ground or connector on the group-G supply.

A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.

Can I keep driving?
Safe to drive
Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
Urgency
Diagnose soon
Will it pass emissions
No
Check engine light
Solid
Symptoms you may notice
  • Misfire or rough idle on the affected cylinder
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible fuel smell or smoke from exhaust

Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.

Likely causes
#CauseHow oftenComponent
1Fuse, relay, or wiring fault on supplyVery common
2Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceOccasional
3Harness chafing through insulationOccasional

Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.

Components involved
  • Fuel Injector Group G
Sources
Definition
Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
Diagnostic guidance
Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
Review status
Awaiting review

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