If you have a Chevy Cruze with a P0171 OBDII error code, there is a problem with the air/fuel ratio going into the engine. When too much air is in the system, it will run lean, and when too much gas is in the system, it runs rich. The air gas ratio is managed by… Read More »
If you have a vehicle with a P0053 error code, the onboard computer (ECM) is seeing a problem with an oxygen sensor. The official definition is “Heated O2 Sensor (HO2S) Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 1).” There are usually four oxygen sensors on a V6 or V8 engine and two on a four-cylinder engine. What… Read More »
If you have a Honda Element with a P2646 OBDII error code, the ECM does not see the rocker arm oil switch working when the rocker arm oil control solenoid is switched on. An OBDII error code will be given “P2646: Rocker arm actuator A- Bank 1 Perf. or Stuck off.” or “A Rocker Arm… Read More »
If you have a Jeep Wrangler and are getting a P0430 error code, there is a problem with a catalytic converter not operating to efficiency. The official definition is a “PO430: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)“. Several things can cause this error, including Oxygen Sensor, Exhaust Leak, and Catalytic Converter. Since the Catalytic… Read More »
A P0301 error code is a misfire that spark plug-1 is not sparking correctly. Other P030 errors point to other cylinders not working correctly. For example, the P0302 code is spark plug-2 misfire, and P0303 would be spark plug-3. P0301 Error Code Causes Bad Spark Plug Spark Plug Wires Bad Coil Fuel Injector P0301 OBDII… Read More »
A Jeep with a P0456 error code points to a problem with the EVAP system. The EVAP system is a part of the emissions which help to stop gas vapors from venting into the atmosphere. What is a P0456 Jeep Code? A Jeep P0456 OBDII error code is a Small Leak Detected in the EVAP… Read More »
If you have a Dodge, Jeep, or Chrysler with a P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, there is a problem with a fuel injector. The last digit in the code points to which cylinder is having the problem. For example, a P0201 is cylinder-1, and P0202 would be cylinder-2. There is several fuel injector test that can… Read More »