B1282 Diagnostic Trouble Code

B1282 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 B1282 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Faulty O2 Sensor
Lack of power
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
Hesitation upon acceleration

Possible Causes :

Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
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.
Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly

Repair Processes :

If the engine displays a miss and there wasn't a code, determine which cylinder is misfiring. If the exhaust manifold is visible, spay or pour a small amount of water on each cylinder exhaust port. Water will evaporate immediately on good cylinders and slowly on the missing cylinder. If this can't be accomplished pull the plugs and check the condition. 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. If you find a related TSB, the information will often help in diagnosing the code in question as TSBs are crested from many thousands of repairs.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code B1282 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 B1282.

Fortunately, B1282 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

B1282 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

B1282 Gaz 3110 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
B1282 Abarth 600 A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
B1282 Daimler Daimler Headlamp Aim Output Relay Circuit Failure
B1282 Volvo 242
B1282 Chevrolet Alero Driver Door Ajar Circuit Failure
B1282 Graham Saloon Passenger Power Window Motor Circuit Failure
B1282 Packard 200 DPFE Circuit High Input