B3380 Trouble Code

View B3380 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. B3380 engine photo

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Intermittent Indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) detected an error in the vehicle speed information. Vehicle speed data is received from either the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), transfer case speed sensor (TCSS), anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module, generic electronic module (GEM), or central timer module (CTM). This DTC is set the same way as B3380. However, it is intended to flash the transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) for first time VSS circuit error/malfunctions. Refer to possible causes for B3380

One example of this would be when an automatic vehicle in placed in gear. To prevent the added drag from the torque converter and transmission from reducing the idling speed, the PCM will command the idle control valve to allow more air to enter the engine, while at the same time, adjusting the injector pulse width to inject more fuel to suit the increased amount of air. Note that the idle air control valve is closed by the PCM when the throttle plate is opened to prevent excess air from entering the engine.

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Cost Prediction : $ 70-120

B3380 Error Code Repair Process :

For purge flow sensor circuit high input check engine light is perhaps the most troubling of lights because it could mean so many different things, from you didn't screw the gas cap on tightly enough to look out for pistons flying through the hood and into the stratosphere. The easiest way to find out what this light is telling you is to hook your vehicle up to a scan tool. B3380 error code diagnostic tool looks a little like an oversized calculator and plugs into a communication port inside the car. After you instruct it to perform the scan, it speaks purge flow sensor circuit high input with your car's computers to find out exactly what's prompting the light to turn on.

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Common Causes of B3380

A common cause of code B3380 is the failure of Purge Flow Sensor Circuit High Input, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

B3380 code for all cars

You can view according B3380 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

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