C0215 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0215 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 C0215 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Blown fuse (if applicable)
Engine surge
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes :

A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF

Repair Processes :

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. Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector. 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.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C0215 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 C0215.

Fortunately, C0215 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0215 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C0215 Pontiac Vibe Front Doppler Sensor Circuit Failure
C0215 Tata Indica Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure
C0215 Sunbeam Chamois Manifold Absolute Temperature Circuit High Input
C0215 Ac Aceca ABS Acceleration Switch Circuit Failure
C0215 Dodge Caravan Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
C0215 Land Rover Freelander Steering Phase B Circuit Signal Is Not Sensed
C0215 Alfa Romeo Rl Air Bag Crash Sensor #1 Ground Circuit Short To Battery