B0197 Maserati Merak Diagnostic Trouble Code
B0197 Maserati Merak code definition:
B0197 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code for Maserati Merak.
B0197 Maserati Merak shows up when there's an electrical problem that causes the fuel volume regulator to malfunction and open. It's quite an unusual problem and likely intermittent. As you drive and when specific conditions are slowly met, the vapors will gradually purge from the charcoal canister and will get burned within your engine.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a B0197 Maserati Merak diagnostic trouble code may include:
- Fuel pressure too low
- Rich or lean exhaust
- Diminished fuel efficiency
- Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
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Possible Causes :
- A faulty oxygen sensor. This will set a code in itself, however, a faulty oxygen sensor does not automatically condemn the sensor. The code just means that the sensor signal was not within specifications. An air leak or any of the above will cause an erroneous signal. There is a multitude of O2 codes relating to O2 performance which gives a clue to the problematic area.
- Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
- Faulty IMRC actuator/sensor
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Common Misdiagnoses
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Valve 1 Problem
- BBV Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Problem
- Transmission Engaged At High Throttle Angle Problem
- Cruise Inhibit Control Circuit Problem
- TFP Valve Position Switch-Drive Without Drive Ratio Problem
Repair Processes :
With the valve disconnected, the red voltmeter lead should be attached to the IMRC valve power wire and the black voltmeter lead connected to ground.
It should be pretty close to battery voltage (12 volts). If not, then this is the circuit that has the problem.
Process Tips
Diagnostic trouble code B0197 Maserati Merak 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 B0197 Maserati Merak.
Fortunately, B0197 Maserati Merak is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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