B0388 Trouble Code

View B0388 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. B0388 engine photo

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 C (-58 F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC. Open circuit in harness Sensor signal short to power Damaged PCM Improper harness connection Damaged sensor ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.

Gear changes are accomplished by a command from the TCM to energize the clutch actuator to release the clutch; after which various actuators inside the transmission disengage the current gear, and depending on current operating conditions, engage the next higher or lower gear ratio. All of this happens much faster than a human driver could change gears, and in most applications, gear changes are as smooth and seamless as on any fully automatic transmission.

B0388 Error Code Repair Process :

If your shift solenoid d stuck on 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 B0388 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different shift solenoid d stuck on, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

B0388 is a kind of Body Trouble Code

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Common Causes of B0388

A common cause of code B0388 is the failure of Shift Solenoid D Stuck On, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Engine Control Module (ECM)
Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position solenoid
Faulty spark plug (s)
Damaged VCT phaser

B0388 code for all cars

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