B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6 Diagnostic Trouble Code
B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6 code definition:
B1487 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code for Chevrolet Malibu 6.
B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6 or the Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow is the set whenever the computer sees that there is a problem with the flow coming from the purge valve or the purge flow is not enough within the EVAP system. Other symptoms that may indicate this problem are when the Check Engine Light illuminates and when there is a visible lack of engine power.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6 diagnostic trouble code may include:
- The engine oil will exhibit dilution from the ECUs attempts to increase engine temperature. Some vehicles advance the fuel injection timing slightly after top center to afterburn a small amount of fuel to increase exhaust temperatures. Some of this fuel enters the crankcase. When the ECU determines the necessity to regenerate the DPF, the service life of the oil be shortened significantly
- Faulty or damaged wiring
- Hesitation upon acceleration
- If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
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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)
- Defective ECU strategies or components will prevent proper regeneration
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Common Misdiagnoses
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance Problem
- TP Sensor Learn Not Complete Problem
- Low Coolant Circuit Problem
- Cruise Control System - Vehicle Accel Too High Problem
- Kick-Down Switch Failed Short Problem
Repair Processes :
Check to make sure they are not burnt or corroded. If in doubt, get some Electrical Contact cleaner at any parts store if cleaning of the terminals is needed.
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.
Process Tips
Diagnostic trouble code B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6 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 B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6.
Fortunately, B1487 Chevrolet Malibu 6 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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