C0298 Ford Lotus Diagnostic Trouble Code
C0298 Ford Lotus code definition:
C0298 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic C-Chassis Diagnostic Trouble Code for Ford Lotus.
C0298 Ford Lotus is defined as Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low. This means the CMP (camshaft position) sensor circuit on engine bank 1 sends an irregular reading. As you drive and when specific conditions are slowly met, the vapors will gradually purge from the charcoal canister and will get burned within your engine.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a C0298 Ford Lotus diagnostic trouble code may include:
- Blown fuse (if applicable)
- Engine surge
- Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
- The engine oil will exhibit dilution from the ECUs attempts to increase engine temperature. Some vehicles advance the fuel injection timing slightly after top center to afterburn a small amount of fuel to increase exhaust temperatures. Some of this fuel enters the crankcase. When the ECU determines the necessity to regenerate the DPF, the service life of the oil be shortened significantly
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Possible Causes :
- Defective ECU strategies or components will prevent proper regeneration
- The Mass Airflow sensor is a hot wire that senses the volume of air entering the intake manifold. The computer uses this information to control fuel mixture.
- Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF
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Common Misdiagnoses
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Valve 1 Problem
- BBV Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Problem
- Transmission Engaged At High Throttle Angle Problem
- Cruise Inhibit Control Circuit Problem
- TFP Valve Position Switch-Drive Without Drive Ratio Problem
Repair Processes :
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.
Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset.
Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust.
Process Tips
Diagnostic trouble code C0298 Ford Lotus 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 C0298 Ford Lotus.
Fortunately, C0298 Ford Lotus is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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