C1487 Trouble Code

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Brake Switch Circuit Input Malfunction Indicates PCM did not receive a brake pedal position (BPP) input. Open or short in BPP circuit Open or short in stoplamp circuits Damaged PCM Malfunction in module(s) connected to BPP circuit. (Rear Electronic Module [REM] Windstar and LS6/LS8 or Lighting Control Module (LCM) Continental and Town Car. Damaged brake switch Misadjusted brake switch Check for proper function of stoplamps.

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.

C1487 Error Code Repair Process :

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine C1487 light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If scp (j1850) invalid or missing data for primary id so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the scp (j1850) invalid or missing data for primary id.

C1487 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 C1487

A common cause of code C1487 is the failure of SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Failures of clutch motion/travel sensors.
Faulty Fuel injector
Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 circuit poor electrical connection

C1487 code for all cars

You can view according C1487 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

+C1487 Alfa Romeo 90

+C1487 Chrysler New Yorker

+C1487 Zastava Yugo

+C1487 Jaguar Xj

+C1487 Pontiac Grand Safari

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