C3486 Opel Commodore OBD Code

OBD/2 C3486 error code description and symptoms.

HO2S Sensor Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-11) During testing the HO2S Heaters are checked for opens/shorts and excessive current draw.
The test fails when current draw exceeds a calibrated limit and/or an open or short is detected. Short to VPWR in harness or HO2S. Water in harness connector. Open VPWR circuit. Open GND circuit. Low battery voltage. Corrosion or poor mating terminals and wiring Damaged HO2S heater. Damaged PCM.

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.

C3486 Opel Commodore Error Code Repair Process :

If your aux heater overheat counter overrun/system locked 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 C3486 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different aux heater overheat counter overrun/system locked, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

Common Causes of Opel Commodore C3486 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code C3486 is the failure of Aux Heater Overheat Counter Overrun/System Locked, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Exhaust tube
Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber
Faulty ignition coil (s)
Faulty oil control valve (OCV)

C3486 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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C3486 Opel Commodore OBD Code

C3486 Opel Commodore Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Opel Commodore C3486 OBD2 Code

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