OBD-II DTC · SAE J2012
P0215
Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
What P0215 means
P0215 is a standard SAE J2012 powertrain diagnostic trouble code with the defined meaning: Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction. This is the OEM-agnostic definition; specific manufacturer interpretation may add detail (subsystem, bank, sensor location) but the core meaning is consistent across all OBD-II compliant vehicles since 1996.
Can this code be suppressed via ECU tuning?
Whether this code is safe to suppress depends on the underlying cause. Diagnose first, suppress only after confirming the mechanical issue is benign or rectified.