Tag: FORD

Possible causes – Boost pressure sensor harness is open or shorted– Boost pressure sensor circuit poor electrical connection– Faulty boost pressure sensor– Faulty Turbo/Super Charger– Engine over temperature– Ignition misfire exceeds the calibrated threshold– Faulty Knock sensor (KS) When is the obd code mean? This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0242 will set if the boost…

Possible causes – Boost pressure sensor harness is open or shorted– Boost pressure sensor circuit poor electrical connection– Faulty boost pressure sensor– Faulty Turbo/Super Charger– Engine over temperature– Ignition misfire exceeds the calibrated threshold– Faulty Knock sensor (KS) Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0236 FORD OBD Code Description The…

Possible causes – Boost pressure sensor harness is open or shorted– Boost pressure sensor circuit poor electrical connection– Faulty boost pressure sensor– Faulty Turbo/Super Charger– Engine over temperature– Ignition misfire exceeds the calibrated threshold– Faulty Knock sensor (KS) Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0238 FORD OBD Code Description

Possible causes – Brake Pedal Position switch harness is open or shorted – Brake Pedal Position switch circuit poor electrical connection – Damage brake switch – Misadjusted brake switch Tech description Check for correct function of the stop lamps, if the stop lamps are not working change the brake switch. Symptoms – Engine Light ON…

Possible causes – Cam timing improperly set– Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber– VCT solenoid valve stuck open– Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit). Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P1383 FORD OBD Code Description

Possible causes – Cam timing improperly set– Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber– VCT solenoid valve stuck open– Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit). Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P1386 FORD OBD Code Description The variable camshaft timing solenoid effects the inlet camshaft timing only. The actuator…

Possible causes – Cam timing improperly set– Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber– VCT solenoid valve stuck open– Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit). Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P1388 FORD OBD Code Description The variable camshaft timing solenoid effects the inlet camshaft timing only. The actuator…

Possible causes – Camshaft position sensor intermittent connection– Crankshaft position sensor intermittent connection– Faulty camshaft position sensor– Faulty crankshaft position sensor– Engine mechanical problems Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0016 FORD OBD Code Description The Engine Control Module (PCM) monitors the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position for misalignment between…

Possible causes – Camshaft position sensor intermittent connection– Crankshaft position sensor intermittent connection– Faulty camshaft position sensor– Faulty crankshaft position sensor– Engine mechanical problems Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0018 FORD OBD Code Description The Engine Control Module (PCM) monitors the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position for misalignment between…

Possible causes – Camshaft timing incorrect– Variable Camshaft Timing solenoid stuck open Tech description There is factory service bulletin for the following Ford Models: 2002 Ford Focus2003 Ford Focus2002-2003 Ford Focus Factory Service Bulletin OBDII code P0012 Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)– Possible Lack/Loss of power– Possible Engine rough…