Code
P219E
LAND ROVER
P — Powertrain
3 - Fuel ratio imbalance
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Causes
- Vacuum or intake leak on bank 3 (unmetered air)
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged injector, weak pump)
- Faulty or contaminated fuel injector(s) on bank 3
- Faulty upstream oxygen sensor or wideband sensor (incorrect reading)
- Mass air flow (MAF) sensor contamination or signal fault
- Exhaust leak upstream of the oxygen sensor on bank 3
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) / check engine light illuminated
- Rough idle or surging under light load
- Poor fuel economy
- Hesitation or lack of power during acceleration
- Elevated emissions or failed emissions test
- Intermittent misfire codes or reduced engine smoothness
What to check
- Read freeze frame data and current live data (short-term and long-term fuel trims) with a capable scan tool
- Compare upstream O2/wideband signals and fuel trims between banks
- Inspect intake manifold, vacuum lines, PCV, and EGR for leaks on bank 3
- Perform smoke test to locate external vacuum leaks
- Check fuel rail pressure and fuel pump flow; inspect fuel filter
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors for O2 sensors, injectors and MAF
Signal parameters
- Short-term fuel trim (STFT) typically oscillating around 0% in normal condition; sustained >+10% indicates lean,
- Long-term fuel trim (LTFT) normally within roughly ±10%; large offsets indicate compensation for a problem
- Upstream O2 sensor voltage (narrowband): ~0.1–0.9 V switching in closed loop; lack of switching or biased value suggests sensor/flow issue
- Wideband lambda: target ~1.00 (stoichiometric); sustained deviation indicates imbalance
- Fuel rail pressure: factory-specified value (varies by model); low or fluctuating pressure suggests fuel delivery issue
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and record freeze frame and live data (STFT/LTFT, O2/wideband traces) for bank 3.
- Clear the code and perform an immediate test drive while monitoring trims and sensor signals to re-create the fault.
- Visually inspect intake, vacuum lines, injector harness and connectors on bank 3 for damage or disconnection.
- Perform a smoke test of the intake to find external leaks feeding bank 3.
- Measure fuel rail pressure and flow under load; compare to specification. Repair fuel pump/pressure regulator or replace filter as needed.
- Perform an injector balance or flow test for cylinders on bank 3; clean or replace injectors that are out of tolerance.
- Monitor upstream O2/wideband sensor response; if sensor is slow, stuck or biased, consider sensor replacement after confirming no flow/pressure issues.
- Check MAF output and cleaning; replace if signal inconsistent with airflow and engine rpm.
- Inspect exhaust manifold/egress for leaks upstream of the sensors which can bias oxygen readings.
- Repair identified faults (vacuum leak, injector, fuel pressure, sensor or wiring). Clear codes and retest to ensure no recurrence and that trims normalize.
Likely causes
- Vacuum/intake leak on bank 3 affecting measured AFR
- Faulty oxygen/wideband sensor on bank 3 giving biased signal
- Poor fuel pressure or clogged injector(s) on that bank
- MAF sensor contamination causing incorrect fueling calculations
Fault status
Status
Fuel ratio imbalance detected on bank 3. Engine control is compensating outside normal fuel trim limits. Inspect intake/exhaust for leaks, fuel delivery, injectors, sensors and wiring on the affected bank.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-3 hours
Workshop Manuals
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