C1218 Trouble Code

View C1218 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. C1218 engine photo

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.

As the engine heats up and combustion becomes easier and more complete, the PCM will command the idling control valve to increase the amount of air entering the engine to suit the changing conditions. However, when the load on the engine changes, say, when some electrical consumers or other systems are either turned on or off, the PCM adapts the signal voltage to the idle control valve to ensure that the idling speed remains stable, and at the RPM specified by the manufacturer.

C1218 Error Code Repair Process :

If your c1218 lamp abs warning output circuit failure 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 C1218 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different c1218 lamp abs warning output circuit failure, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

C1218 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 C1218

A common cause of code C1218 is the failure of C1218 Lamp ABS Warning Output Circuit Failure, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
Fuel pressure
Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor

C1218 code for all cars

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+C1218 Trabant Universal

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+C1218 Atalanta 2-litre

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