For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptor

DTC P0219: Engine Overspeed

### Circuit/System Description

Note: This DTC is used for information only. This DTC does NOT indicate there is a condition with the crank sensor or the engine control module (ECM).

This DTC is used to indicate that the engine speed exceeded the fuel cutoff limit in gear. This DTC may set if the transmission is placed in a low gear while driving down a steep grade or traveling at a high speed.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | The engine is running.

• | The DTC runs continuously once the above condition is met.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects the engine speed is greater than the threshold for greater than 0.5 s.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0219 is a Type C DTC.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0219 is a Type C DTC.

### Reference Information

#### Electrical Information Reference

#### DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions