The OBD-II – aka ‘onboard diagnostics’ – function in your car is a godsend for diagnosing, tracking down, and troubleshooting car problems. However, what if the OBD port isn’t working, how do you test it? Testing whether or not the OBD port in your car is working or otherwise can be a bit challenging, but it’s certainly not impossible. A visual inspection of the connector is a good first step, before going deeper. If you can’t spot any problems visually, …
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Engine timing is a very crucial step in your car’s combustion process. Imagine this… The intake valves open to allow air and fuel to enter the combustion chamber to be burnt. All the while, exhaust valves then open to enable fumes and by-products from that explosive cycle to escape out of the engine. It’ll then repeat again, opening and closing with absolute precision. At least, until P0016 shows up. So, what happens when that engine timing is thrown out of …
P2096: Signs, Causes, And Repairs For A Lean Air-To-Fuel Mixture
The P2096 trouble code isn’t very common, but it can happen. It can be an expensive repair, but sometimes, it’s much more simple than it seems. We’re going to discuss the code’s meaning, causes, repairs, and more in this post. Here’s our table of contents to help you find the relevant information: Code Definition Signs Causes & Troubleshooting Repairs & Cost FAQ Conclusion P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel System Too Lean Bank 1 The P2096 code translates to “Post Catalyst Fuel System …
Check Engine Light Blinking Car Shaking – All You Need To Know
The blinking is a strong indication of approaching danger. Most experienced auto owners, on the other hand, will swiftly take their vehicles in for inspection. Others, however, may not take the situation seriously. We’ll look at the causes of check engine light blinking car shaking in this article. Your car’s check engine light, also known as a malfunction indicator lamp, is a warning feature that alerts you to a problem with the vehicle’s powertrain. Your engine or transmission might be …
The engine is a very complicated puzzle to decode, especially when things go wrong. With a myriad of constituent moving parts and componentry, both mechanical and electronic in nature, diagnosis, and repairs are anything but straightforward. Thankfully, modern cars feature onboard diagnostics and error reporting tools, which makes finding problems much easier… Including a P0302 trouble code. If you’ve scanned P0302 with an OBDII reader, you’ve probably seen the error message that it spat at you. It’ll say something along …