U3376 Audi 80 OBD Code

OBD/2 U3376 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.

Gear changes are accomplished by a command from the TCM to energize the clutch actuator to release the clutch; after which various actuators inside the transmission disengage the current gear, and depending on current operating conditions, engage the next higher or lower gear ratio. All of this happens much faster than a human driver could change gears, and in most applications, gear changes are as smooth and seamless as on any fully automatic transmission.

U3376 Audi 80 Error Code Repair Process :

If your injector control circuit 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 U3376 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different injector control circuit, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

Common Causes of Audi 80 U3376 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U3376 is the failure of Injector Control Circuit, 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
Damaged ECM
Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
Open circuits caused by damage to wiring.

U3376 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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U3376 Audi 80 OBD Code

U3376 Audi 80 Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Audi 80 U3376 OBD2 Code

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