C3171 Nissan Violet OBD Code

OBD/2 C3171 error code description and symptoms.

The Transmission Range Sensor (also referred to as the PRNDL input an/or neutral safety switch) tells the transmission control module (TCM) an the engine control module (PCM) that the transmission is in park, reverse, neutral, drive, low, 2nd, 3rd etc. It is attached directly to the manual valve of transmission, so when the shift lever is moved from park to drive, the Transmission Range Sensor communicates this critical information to the above mentioned vehicle control module systems.

Gear changes are accomplished by a command from the TCM to energize the clutch actuator to release the clutch; after which various actuators inside the transmission disengage the current gear, and depending on current operating conditions, engage the next higher or lower gear ratio. All of this happens much faster than a human driver could change gears, and in most applications, gear changes are as smooth and seamless as on any fully automatic transmission.

C3171 Nissan Violet Error Code Repair Process :

If your air bag passenger circuit short to battery 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 C3171 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different air bag passenger circuit short to battery, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

Common Causes of Nissan Violet C3171 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code C3171 is the failure of Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short To Battery, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 harness is open or shorted
Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
Improper ignition timing
Radio frequency interference (RFI)

C3171 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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C3171 Nissan Violet OBD Code

C3171 Nissan Violet Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Nissan Violet C3171 OBD2 Code

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