C0244 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0244 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 C0244 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.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C0244 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 C0244.

Fortunately, C0244 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0244 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C0244 Chevrolet Opala EGR No Flow Detected
C0244 Daimler Majestic Heated Backlite Input Circuit Short To Ground
C0244 Vespa 400 Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Malfunction
C0244 Toyota Sera Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Open
C0244 Benz 16 Blower Switch Failure
C0244 Oldsmobile 98 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
C0244 Lexus Is TCM Power Relay Control Circuit High