P0215 Engine shutoff solenoid malfunction
What P0215 means
Many diesel engines use a shutoff solenoid on the injection pump that opens the fuel supply when the ignition is on and closes it to stop the engine. P0215 means the engine computer detected a fault in that solenoid or its circuit. Depending on the failure, the engine may not start or may not switch off.
P0215 is a generic SAE J2012 code: it means the same on every make. The exact cause still depends on the car, so read the freeze-frame data before replacing parts.
At a glance
- Severity
- Medium
- Typical repair cost
- 80–400 €
- Workshop time
- 0.5–2 h
- Repair difficulty
- Medium
- DIY possible
- Yes
- Check engine light
- Yes
- Affects emissions test
- No
- Limp mode possible
- No
Parts and labour at an independent workshop in Europe. Main dealers charge more; the cause decides the bill, not the code.
Symptoms
- Engine will not start or cuts out
- Engine keeps running after the key is turned off
- Check engine light on
- Clicking from the injection pump area missing when ignition is switched on
Common causes
- Failed shutoff solenoid
- Blown fuse or failed relay
- Damaged wiring or corroded connector at the pump
- Poor ground
- Immobiliser or engine computer not enabling the solenoid
Can I keep driving with P0215?
If the engine starts and stops normally, you can drive to a workshop, but have it repaired within one or two weeks. The fault can leave you unable to start.
What to check first
- Check the fuse and relay for the shutoff solenoid
- Listen for a click at the solenoid when the ignition is switched on
- Measure voltage at the solenoid connector with ignition on
- Replace the solenoid if it gets power but does not operate
Related codes
- P0216 Injection timing control circuit
- P0219 Engine overspeed condition
- P0220 Throttle/pedal position sensor B circuit
- P0221 Throttle/pedal position sensor B range/performance
- P0222 Throttle/pedal position sensor B circuit low
- P0223 Throttle/pedal position sensor B circuit high
- P0206 Cylinder 6 injector A circuit
- P0205 Cylinder 5 injector A circuit
Data: TORKO fault-code catalogue, built on OBDex (CC0-1.0) and reviewed against workshop practice. Informational only — it does not replace a diagnosis by a mechanic.
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