P0212 - Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 12
The ECM detected a fault in the injector circuit for cylinder 12.
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Check coil boots, carbon tracking, and whether the miss follows a swap.
Inspect gap, fouling, wear, oil, coolant, and plug-well condition.
Move to injector balance, pulse, or leak-down checks if the misfire stays.
Use compression or leak-down testing when spark and fuel checks do not move the fault.
Code Overview
The ECM detected a fault in the injector circuit for cylinder 12.
Common Causes
- Failed fuel injector on cylinder 12
- Damaged wiring or connector at injector 12
- Injector driver or control circuit fault
Diagnostic Steps
- Inspect injector 12 connector and harness routing
- Check injector resistance and control signal if accessible
- Look for related misfire or fuel-trim codes before replacing parts
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