C0158 Austin 20 Diagnostic Trouble Code
C0158 Austin 20 code definition:
C0158 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic C-Chassis Diagnostic Trouble Code for Austin 20.
C0158 Austin 20 is defined as Knock Sensor Circuit Range Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor). This refers to camshaft timing, which in this case is over-retarded. There are two wires dedicated for each coil; one is battery feed which usually comes from the distribution center, and the other one for the coil driver circuit from the PCM. The PCM grounds or ungrounds the circuit to activate or deactivate the coil.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a C0158 Austin 20 diagnostic trouble code may include:
- If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
- Corroded or damaged connector
- Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
- The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.
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Possible Causes :
- Low fuel pressure caused by a clogged filter, failing fuel pump, failed fuel pressure regulator or clogged or leaking injectors.
- Low fuel pressure caused by a clogged filter, failing fuel pump, failed fuel pressure regulator or clogged or leaking injectors.
- Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
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Common Misdiagnoses
- IC Circuit High Voltage Problem
- Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance Problem
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Feedback Circuit High Voltage Problem
- Cruise Vehicle Speed/Set Speed Difference Too High Problem
- PCM Stack Overrun Problem
Repair Processes :
Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender.
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 C0158 Austin 20 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 C0158 Austin 20.
Fortunately, C0158 Austin 20 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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