C2212 Nissan Sentra OBD Code

OBD/2 C2212 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.

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.

C2212 Nissan Sentra Error Code Repair Process :

If your ignition coil - cylinder 1 - early activation fault 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 C2212 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different ignition coil - cylinder 1 - early activation fault, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

Common Causes of Nissan Sentra C2212 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code C2212 is the failure of Ignition Coil - Cylinder 1 - Early Activation Fault, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 circuit poor electrical connection
Ignition coils harness is open or shorted
Fuel injector leaks

C2212 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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C2212 Nissan Sentra OBD Code

C2212 Nissan Sentra Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Nissan Sentra C2212 OBD2 Code

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