U0396 Chevrolet Trailblazer OBD Code

OBD/2 U0396 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.

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.

U0396 Chevrolet Trailblazer Error Code Repair Process :

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine U0396 light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit range/performance so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit range/performance.

Common Causes of Chevrolet Trailblazer U0396 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U0396 is the failure of Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance, 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
Faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)
Improper ignition timing
Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s)

U0396 is a kind of Network Trouble Code

U-code indicates that engine communication errors and shows lost communication with engine parts.U-Codes are fairly straight forward, given all of the articles and technical publications that have been written regarding these problematic codes. In most cases, it just comes down to identifying the module that isn't communicating with the other modules on the CAN bus line for whatever reason.

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U0396 Chevrolet Trailblazer OBD Code

U0396 Chevrolet Trailblazer Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Chevrolet Trailblazer U0396 OBD2 Code

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