B0016 Diagnostic Trouble Code

B0016 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a B0016 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Excessive exhaust leak
Hesitation upon acceleration
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes :

A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
Low fuel pressure caused by a clogged filter, failing fuel pump, failed fuel pressure regulator or clogged or leaking injectors.

Repair Processes :

Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors. Pull the connectors apart and carefully look at the terminals (the metal parts) inside the connectors. Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code B0016 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before B0016.

Fortunately, B0016 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

B0016 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

B0016 Zastava 2101
B0016 Alvis Tb21 Air Suspension Compressor Relay Circuit Open
B0016 Lanchester 30 Speed Control Unable to Hold Speed
B0016 Saab Aero-x Ignition Tamper Circuit Open
B0016 Dodge Avenger
B0016 Chrysler Wimbledon Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid C ircuit High (Bank 1)
B0016 Mercedes E 420 Accelerator Position Sensor Out of Range