P016A Trouble Code

View P016A obd/2 error code description and symptoms. P016A engine photo

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Intermittent Indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) detected an error in the vehicle speed information. Vehicle speed data is received from either the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), transfer case speed sensor (TCSS), anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module, generic electronic module (GEM), or central timer module (CTM). This DTC is set the same way as P016A. However, it is intended to flash the transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) for first time VSS circuit error/malfunctions. Refer to possible causes for P016A

One example of this would be when an automatic vehicle in placed in gear. To prevent the added drag from the torque converter and transmission from reducing the idling speed, the PCM will command the idle control valve to allow more air to enter the engine, while at the same time, adjusting the injector pulse width to inject more fuel to suit the increased amount of air. Note that the idle air control valve is closed by the PCM when the throttle plate is opened to prevent excess air from entering the engine.

P016A Error Code Repair Process :

If your cold start injector 2 malfunction 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 P016A and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different cold start injector 2 malfunction, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

P016A is a kind of Powertrain Trouble Code

Powertrain of a modern automobile, comprising engine (with exhaust system), transmission, drive shaft, suspension and the wheels. In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant describes the main components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

Common Causes of P016A

A common cause of code P016A is the failure of Cold Start Injector 2 Malfunction, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

EVAP system hose leaking
Damaged ECM
Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
Open VPWR circuit

P016A code for all cars

You can view according P016A DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

+P016A Dodge Shadow

+P016A Mikrus Mr

+P016A Suzuki Forenza

+P016A Ford Popular

+P016A Calthorpe Minor

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