B3246 Trouble Code

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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.

To check for an open circuit, trace along the length of the transmission control circuit, checking for breaks in the wiring. Repair any broken wiring and make sure all connectors are fully seated and locked.Pay close attention to connectors, looking for corrosion, bent or broken pins, or moisture in the connector. Repair any connector issues even if they are not specifically part of the transmission control circuit as they may serve a function in providing power to the transmission control circuit.

B3246 Error Code Repair Process :

The rule of B3246 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 cylinder #2 high to low side open. Likewise, overriding the OBD B3246 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.

B3246 is a kind of Body Trouble Code

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Common Causes of B3246

A common cause of code B3246 is the failure of Cylinder #2 High To Low Side Open, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Exhaust tube
Dirty Oil
Insufficient cylinders compression
Faulty oil control valve (OCV)

B3246 code for all cars

You can view according B3246 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

+B3246 Rover 25

+B3246 Bugatti Type 57

+B3246 Peugeot 4008

+B3246 Bmw M1

+B3246 Aston Martin Vantage

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