U3442 Packard 120 OBD Code

OBD/2 U3442 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.

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.

U3442 Packard 120 Error Code Repair Process :

The scent may U3442 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 U3442, so if the inside of your car cylinder #8 high to low side short 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.

Difficulty Level (Expert)

Repair Time (35 Min.)

Cost Prediction : $ 90-120

Common Causes of Packard 120 U3442 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code U3442 is the failure of Cylinder #8 High To Low Side Short, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

• Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
• EVAP system hose leaking
• Ignition misfiring
• Open or short in the CMP sensor circuits

U3442 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.

U3442 code for other Packard cars

You can view according U3442 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

• U3442 Packard 12
• U3442 Packard 200
• U3442 Packard 300
• U3442 Packard 400
• U3442 Packard 7
• U3442 Packard A
• U3442 Packard Carribean
• U3442 Packard Cavalier
• U3442 Packard Clipper
• U3442 Packard Custom
• U3442 Packard De
• U3442 Packard Eight
• U3442 Packard Executive
• U3442 Packard Mayfair
• U3442 Packard Patrician
• U3442 Packard Super
• U3442 Packard Twelve
• U3442 Packard Twin

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