C1588 Citroen C-crosser OBD Code

OBD/2 C1588 error code description and symptoms.

The Camshaft Position sensor will signal the Engine Control Module when the #1 cylinder is ready for the spark plug to fire (top-dead-center on compression stroke). The ECM uses the information from this sensor to help calculate fuel delivery and spark timing.

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.

C1588 Citroen C-crosser Error Code Repair Process :

OBD C1588 code and tailpipe testing are two different approaches to identify vehicles in need of repair. The OBD system looks for broken or malfunctioning emissions control components and scp (j1850) invalid or missing data for interior environment, while tailpipe tests sample a vehicle's exhaust to see if it is above or below certain prescribed limits. Given the robust nature of today's emissions control components, it is entirely possible for an individual component to C1588 malfunction without leading to an immediate increase in emissions at the tailpipe. In such cases, other components (like the catalyst) can temporarily compensate for the part that is broken however, these other components can only do double duty for so long before they, too, begin to malfunction. In addition, OBD also monitors for C1588 and other malfunctions in the fuel system problems that traditional tailpipe tests were not designed to identify. Most state and local areas also include a gas cap pressure test as part of an emission inspection.

Common Causes of Citroen C-crosser C1588 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code C1588 is the failure of SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Interior Environment, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s)
Faulty ignition coil (s)
Faulty select solenoid
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position circuit poor electrical connection

C1588 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.

Engine OBD 2 Codes website is a freeware resource center for engine trouble codes.

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C1588 Citroen C-crosser OBD Code

C1588 Citroen C-crosser Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Citroen C-crosser C1588 OBD2 Code

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