C013E Diagnostic Trouble Code

C013E 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 C013E diagnostic trouble code may include:

Carbon Buildup on O2 Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
Hesitation upon acceleration
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes :

Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
The Mass Airflow sensor will also cause this problem. Mass Airflow circuit malfunction.
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications

Repair Processes :

Find out what kind of system you have and verify that voltage to the fuel level sensor is present at the fuel pump wiring harness. 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 C013E 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 C013E.

Fortunately, C013E is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C013E Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C013E Honda Prelude Rear Echo Sensor Circuit Failure
C013E Mercedes C 180 ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Short To Battery
C013E Vauxhall Meriva B Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit Range/Performance
C013E Ika Torino SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Engine Torque
C013E Toyota Verossa Passenger Rear Seat Up Switch Circuit Short to Battery
C013E Fiat Multipla Lamp Turn Signal Left Circuit Short To Ground
C013E Brough Superior 4-litre Cruise Control Coast Signal Malfunction