C0042 Trouble Code

View C0042 obd/2 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.

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.

Difficulty Level (Soso)

Repair Time (50 Min.)

Cost Prediction : $ 40-75

C0042 Error Code Repair Process :

If your driver door handle circuit short to ground 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 C0042 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different driver door handle circuit short to ground, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

C0042 is a kind of Chassis Trouble Code Diagnosing chassis noises can be one of the most frustrating problems technicians face. Fortunately, manufacturers have engineered noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnostic techniques and equipment to find the source of the noise.

Common Causes of C0042

A common cause of code C0042 is the failure of Driver Door Handle Circuit Short To Ground, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

• Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
• Exhaust tube
• Ignition coils harness is open or shorted
• Ignition misfiring

C0042 code for all cars

You can view according C0042 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

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