U0401 Ford Mustang OBD Code

OBD/2 U0401 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.

On some transmissions, such as automated manual transmissions or automatic transmissions with manual mode, the GSP switch lets the TCM know whether or not the driver has selected automatic or manual function. On manual transmissions, the GSP switch informs the TCM which gear the driver is selecting, and may function as a neutral safety switch, depending on system design. The TCM also uses the gate select position switch to monitor transmission operation. For example, if the driver selects manual mode and selects 3rd gear on an automatic transmission, the TCM may monitor speed sensors to detect clutch and brake slippage.

U0401 Ford Mustang Error Code Repair Process :

If your knock sensor 1 circuit low input (bank 1 or single sensor) 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 U0401 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different knock sensor 1 circuit low input (bank 1 or single sensor), and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

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Cost Prediction : $ 80-120

Common Causes of Ford Mustang U0401 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U0401 is the failure of Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor), but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;
Wrench Tool U0401 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.

U0401 code for other Ford cars

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