C0164 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0164 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 C0164 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Vacuum leak on the engine
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Engine surge
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.
Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)

Repair Processes :

Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender. 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. If the scan tool has that capability, and the scan tool can operate the IMRC valves, then the problem is either resolved and a simple code clearing is all that's left or a new PCM would be called for.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C0164 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 C0164.

Fortunately, C0164 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0164 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C0164 Porsche Cayman Type 718
C0164 Ferrari F2005 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
C0164 Nardi Blue Catalyst Damage
C0164 Bugatti Type 43 Cylinder 11 Contribution/balance Fault
C0164 Dkw Special Ignition Coil - Cylinder 3 - Early Activation Fault
C0164 Mercedes Cl 420 ABS Inlet Valve Coil Rear Circuit Short To Ground
C0164 Jaguar Xj6 Seat Driver Front Up Switch Circuit Short To Battery