C0183 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0183 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 C0183 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Blown fuse (if applicable)
Engine surge
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Hesitation upon acceleration

Possible Causes :

Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
A faulty oxygen sensor. This will set a code in itself, however, a faulty oxygen sensor does not automatically condemn the sensor. The code just means that the sensor signal was not within specifications. An air leak or any of the above will cause an erroneous signal. There is a multitude of O2 codes relating to O2 performance which gives a clue to the problematic area.
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF

Repair Processes :

Replace the oxygen sensor that is downstream from the catalytic converter on the side of the engine that does not contain cylinder #1. Also, if a oxygen sensor code stating "heater circuit malfunction" the sensor has most probably failed. 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. Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C0183 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 C0183.

Fortunately, C0183 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0183 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C0183 Hyundai Eon
C0183 Alfa Romeo Montreal Air Bag Crash Sensor #1 Ground Circuit Open
C0183 Nissan Silvia Cruise Control Off Signal Malfunction
C0183 Mercedes Sl 65 Air Bag Crash Sensor #2 Ground Circuit Short To Battery
C0183 Peugeot 404 EGRCHK Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
C0183 Chrysler Vip Exhaust Pressure Sensor Intermittent
C0183 Isuzu Minx SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Tuner / Receiver