U242U Mercedes B 160 OBD Code

OBD/2 U242U error code description and symptoms.

HO2S Sensor Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-11) During testing the HO2S Heaters are checked for opens/shorts and excessive current draw.
The test fails when current draw exceeds a calibrated limit and/or an open or short is detected. Short to VPWR in harness or HO2S. Water in harness connector. Open VPWR circuit. Open GND circuit. Low battery voltage. Corrosion or poor mating terminals and wiring Damaged HO2S heater. Damaged PCM.

Regardless of the design though, the purpose of all clutch actuating systems is to improve the driving experience by removing the need for manual clutch operation by the driver. Computer-controlled clutch actuating systems work particularly well in dual clutch systems where one clutch controls gear changes of even-numbered gear ratios, and a second clutch that controls gear changes of odd-numbered ratios.

U242U Mercedes B 160 Error Code Repair Process :

The rule of U242U code when it comes to emissions-related vehicle repair is that any modification that changes the vehicle from a certified configuration to a non-certified configuration is considered tampering: this applies to both vehicle owners and repair facilities and is, therefore, a Federal offense. Replacing a catalyst with a straight pipe is one traditional example of traction control module request circuit failure. Likewise, overriding the OBD U242U error in system through the use of high-tech defeat devices or non-certified computer chips, for example, would also be considered tampering. The OBD system may, however, be repaired back to its original certified configuration with certified performance chips or appropriate aftermarket parts.

Common Causes of Mercedes B 160 U242U OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U242U is the failure of Traction Control Module Request Circuit Failure, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Exhaust tube
Exhaust gas leaks
Faulty starter motor
Variable Camshaft Timing solenoid stuck open

U242U is a kind of Network Trouble Code

U-code indicates that engine communication errors and shows lost communication with engine parts.U-Codes are fairly straight forward, given all of the articles and technical publications that have been written regarding these problematic codes. In most cases, it just comes down to identifying the module that isn't communicating with the other modules on the CAN bus line for whatever reason.

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U242U Mercedes B 160 OBD Code

U242U Mercedes B 160 Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Mercedes B 160 U242U OBD2 Code

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