C2171 Trouble Code

View C2171 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. C2171 engine photo

The issue covered by the bulletin involves a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side power steering hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.

As long as the throttle plate remains closed, the idling speed and quality is controlled by the PCM via the idle control valve, and as can be seen from the above it should be clear that idle control on a gasoline engine is a complex affair. For instance, if the engine is started in sub-zero temperatures, the PCM will command the idling control valve to allow less air to enter the engine to enrich the air/fuel mixture to create a condition which is roughly analogous to how chokes worked on carburetted engines to control idling in cold weather.

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Cost Prediction : $ 70-120

C2171 Error Code Repair Process :

For cylinder head temp sensor low 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. C2171 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 cylinder head temp sensor low input with your car's computers to find out exactly what's prompting the light to turn on.

Wrench Tool C2171 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 C2171

A common cause of code C2171 is the failure of Cylinder Head Temp Sensor Low Input, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

C2171 code for all cars

You can view according C2171 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

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