U1221 Ford Zodiac OBD Code

OBD/2 U1221 error code description and symptoms.

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 U1221. However, it is intended to flash the transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) for first time VSS circuit error/malfunctions. Refer to possible causes for U1221

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.

U1221 Ford Zodiac Error Code Repair Process :

If your u1221 scp (j1850) invalid or missing data for interior lamp outage 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 U1221 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different u1221 scp (j1850) invalid or missing data for interior lamp outage, 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 : $ 40-75

Common Causes of Ford Zodiac U1221 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U1221 is the failure of U1221 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Interior Lamp Outage, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;
Wrench Tool U1221 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.

U1221 code for other Ford cars

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