Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Aids
Intermittent DTCs P0251, P0370 and P1216 may be caused by air entering the fuel system when fuel levels get below 1/8 of a tank while performing hard acceleration or turning maneuvers. DTC P0251, P0370 and P1216 may set if the vehicle has run out of fuel. Customer driving habits should be checked to determine if vehicle has been performing in these manners. If the vehicle has been performing under these conditions, bleed fuel system of all air and test drive vehicle.
When the PCM is in backup fuel, fast idle and poor performance problems will exist. If DTC P0251 is also stored, the Snapshot mode on the scan tool should be used to in order to properly identify a malfunction. DTC P0335, P1216, and P1217 may set along with this DTC.
The least likely cause of failure is the PCM.
| RPM | Hertz |
|---|---|
| 700 | 2987 |
| 800 | 3413 |
| 900 | 3840 |
| 1000 | 4267 |
| 1100 | 4693 |
| 1200 | 5120 |
| 1300 | 5547 |
| 1400 | 5973 |
| 1500 | 6400 |
| 1600 | 6827 |
| 1700 | 7253 |
| 1800 | 7680 |
| 1900 | 8170 |
| 2000 | 8533 |
| 2100 | 8960 |
| 2200 | 9387 |
| 2300 | 9813 |
| 2400 | 10,240 |
| 2500 | 10,667 |
| 2600 | 11,093 |
| 2700 | 11,520 |
| 2800 | 11,947 |
| 2900 | 12,373 |
| 3000 | 12,800 |
| 3100 | 13,227 |
| 3200 | 13,653 |
| 3300 | 14,080 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.