P0219 Engine Overspeed Condition

Powertrain Severity: Moderate Generic OBD-II

Engine speed exceeded the allowed maximum.

Common causes

  • Over-revving on a downshift
  • Clutch slip
  • Diesel runaway on oil (rare)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light

What to check

  1. Review recent driving
  2. Check clutch condition
  3. On diesels, check for oil entering the intake

Manufacturers may add their own detail to generic codes. If your vehicle shows a different description for P0219, follow the service information for that make and model.

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