P2242 Renault 12 OBD Code

OBD/2 P2242 error code description and symptoms.

Output Shaft Speed sensor circuit intermittent failure The output shaft speed sensor signal to the PCM is irregular or interrupted.
Harness connector not properly seated Harness intermittently shorted, or open Harness connector damaged OSS sensor damaged, or not installed properly Verify harness and connector integrity Verify OSS sensor proper installation.

As long as the throttle plate remains closed, the idling speed and quality is controlled by the PCM via the idle control valve, and as can be seen from the above it should be clear that idle control on a gasoline engine is a complex affair. For instance, if the engine is started in sub-zero temperatures, the PCM will command the idling control valve to allow less air to enter the engine to enrich the air/fuel mixture to create a condition which is roughly analogous to how chokes worked on carburetted engines to control idling in cold weather.

P2242 Renault 12 Error Code Repair Process :

If your p2242 o2 sensor positive current control circuit high bank 2 sensor 1 check engine light is illuminated, it's best to take it in for diagnostic testing, which can feel like a hassle. Because while the lights vary in appearance from vehicle to vehicle, all have the same basic meaning: There's a problem with the car's emissions system. The on-board diagnostics system P2242 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different p2242 o2 sensor positive current control circuit high bank 2 sensor 1 , and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

Common Causes of Renault 12 P2242 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code P2242 is the failure of P2242 O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1 , but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
Faulty Air Flow Meter
EVAP system hose leaking
Faulty front heated oxygen sensor

P2242 is a kind of Powertrain Trouble Code

Powertrain of a modern automobile, comprising engine (with exhaust system), transmission, drive shaft, suspension and the wheels. In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant describes the main components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

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P2242 Renault 12 OBD Code

P2242 Renault 12 Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Renault 12 P2242 OBD2 Code

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