U217E Mercedes B 160 OBD Code

OBD/2 U217E error code description and symptoms.

Output Shaft Speed sensor circuit intermittent failure The output shaft speed sensor signal to the PCM is irregular or interrupted.
Harness connector not properly seated Harness intermittently shorted, or open Harness connector damaged OSS sensor damaged, or not installed properly Verify harness and connector integrity Verify OSS sensor proper installation.

A good starting point in your diagnosis is checking all system fuses and fusible links. This can be done using the DVOM on the voltage setting. You will want to test the fuses with circuits loaded. Some fuses will appear normal until a load is placed on their respective circuit; at which point they will fail. This has been the cause of many 'phantom malfunctions'. Consult your vehicle information source for fuse and fusible link locations. If all fuses are in working order, you may want to check TCM relay operation by swapping identical relays. Usually the horn relay, starter relay, fuel pump relay, air conditioning clutch relay, and controller relays are similar enough in design to swap for diagnostic purposes.

U217E Mercedes B 160 Error Code Repair Process :

The scent may U217E signal oil or coolant leaking from their normally closed-loop systems, or it may indicate dangerous exhaust gases invading your car's interior. Car and truck exhaust contains toxic gases such U217E, so if the inside of your car left rear stop lamp circuit short to battery as if you were standing behind your car, get out and get it fixed. Fight the urge to take a little nap first. So sleepy. That's the carbon monoxide talking, friends. At least open a window on your way to the shop.

Common Causes of Mercedes B 160 U217E OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U217E is the failure of Left Rear Stop lamp Circuit Short to Battery, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
Faulty Fuel injector
Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor
Faulty select solenoid

U217E 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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U217E Mercedes B 160 OBD Code

U217E Mercedes B 160 Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Mercedes B 160 U217E OBD2 Code

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