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Freeze Frame Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

These PIDs focus on the how the engine burns fuel and manages emissions. But, in some cases, the fastest way to get to the bottom of a check engine light might be to access the vehicle with generic protocols. Most engine control modules store only one freeze frame record per code.

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Software Focus: Efficient Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

This truck is in with a check engine light and reduced power complaint. This saves you time inputting the make, model and year and trying to determine the engine or trim code. From the scan, we can see we have active DTCs for P0171 bank one too lean and P0308 for cylinder 8 misfire. Let’s tackle the P0171 first.

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Software Focus: Efficient Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

This truck is in with a check engine light and reduced power complaint. This saves you time inputting the make, model and year and trying to determine the engine or trim code. From the scan, we can see we have active DTCs for P0171 bank one too lean and P0308 for cylinder 8 misfire. Let’s tackle the P0171 first.

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PCV System DTC

Tomorrow's Technician

Remember that crankcase gasses are combustible, meaning that they will affect the way the engine runs. The PCV valve should allow for air to flow only from the crankcase into the engine at the appropriate time. On turbocharged engines, the intake air could be under boost. turbo engines in TSB #19-NA-114.

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Understanding Engine Control Module Trouble Codes

Wayne's Automotive Center

This problem framework works with the Engine Control Modules for every car. The Engine Control Module is like a mini PC that screens and controls numerous motor functions. What is the Engine Control Module Sensors all through a vehicle send readings to the Engine Control Module. Both are expenses for the driver.

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Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

It was first used on a German V12 to synchronize the two banks of cylinders with two throttle bodies. Over the past 20 years, throttle-by-wire has become the standard technology on all gasoline engines. As a result, the engine might experience rich or lean conditions when the throttle is opened or closed. So, what can go wrong?

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What Does Code P0158 Mean?

RepairSmith

Definition of OBD-II trouble code P0158: The P0158 code stands for “O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2, Sensor 2).” ” It shows that the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a high voltage signal from the oxygen sensor located in Bank 2, Sensor 2. Rough Idle : The engine might run unevenly.

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