C0004 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0004 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic C-Chassis 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 C0004 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Engine surge
Blown fuse (if applicable)
Lack of power
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

Possible Causes :

Defective ECU strategies or components will prevent proper regeneration
The Mass Airflow sensor is a hot wire that senses the volume of air entering the intake manifold. The computer uses this information to control fuel mixture.
Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)

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. 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.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C0004 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 C0004.

Fortunately, C0004 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0004 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

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C0004 Oldsmobile 88 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit Low
C0004 Turner 1220 Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
C0004 Jaguar X-400 Seat Driver Front Down Switch Circuit Short To Ground