Possible causes

– Fuel Injection Pump Gear Alignment
– Fuel Filter Restriction
– Transfer Pump Inlet Restriction
– Faulty Fuel Injection Pump

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0216 VOLKSWAGEN Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the Fuel Injection Pump operation with the ignition ON. The P0216 code is set when the ECM detects the engine speed is more than 300 RPM and fuel command and timing control are within predetermined parameters.