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What does it mean when it says injector circuit open?

What does it mean when it says injector circuit open?

The electrical circuit is “open” and not closed, meaning that the electrons will not flow, and be due to an injector coil itself being broken. Similar to that an injector wiring harness being open or short and causing the injector circuit malfunction.

Can a check engine light be an oxygen sensor?

It seems as though the check engine light and O2 Sensor codes have always gone hand in hand. I can’t even begin to tell you how many perfectly good sensors I’ve seen replaced for a rich/lean code, or as a cure to a service engine light that comes and goes. Fact is, when oxygen sensors were first being used, they did tend to fail.

Can a check engine light code be troublesome?

Oxygen Sensors, otherwise referred to as O2 Sensors, and their related check engine light codes, can be troublesome at the very best! Today we discuss the design and function of these sensors, and some of the pitfalls encountered during the diagnosis of their related fault codes.

What is the diagnostic code for camshaft sensor malfunction?

P0340 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $70.00.

What causes a rich code on a fuel injector?

The possible causes of rich codes are: 1. A leaking or faulty fuel injector 2. Fuel injector driver in computer shorted, or wiring short for injectors (likely a ground short) 3. Leaking or faulty fuel pressure regulator or restricted return line 4.

It seems as though the check engine light and O2 Sensor codes have always gone hand in hand. I can’t even begin to tell you how many perfectly good sensors I’ve seen replaced for a rich/lean code, or as a cure to a service engine light that comes and goes. Fact is, when oxygen sensors were first being used, they did tend to fail.

Oxygen Sensors, otherwise referred to as O2 Sensors, and their related check engine light codes, can be troublesome at the very best! Today we discuss the design and function of these sensors, and some of the pitfalls encountered during the diagnosis of their related fault codes.

Why does my car have an error code for fuel injector?

The experts believe that this code primarily shows up because of the production of less power in the number two cylinder, stating the lack of fuel to the number two cylinder as the most likely cause. It is also possible for the vehicle to face this issue because of a variety of diesel injector problems.

What does it mean when your check engine light flashes?

Common Diagnostic Trouble codes. The P0300-P0310 range can often cause the check engine light to flash. The light flashes to grab the drivers attention. These codes are serious and could allow raw fuel to pool up in the catalytic converter. A flashing check engine light means pull over and tow the vehicle to prevent damage.

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Ruth Doyle