C0362 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0362 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 C0362 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Faulty PCM
The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.
Poor acceleration
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.
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.

Repair Processes :

Find out what kind of system you have and verify that voltage to the fuel level sensor is present at the fuel pump wiring harness. Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust. 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 C0362 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 C0362.

Fortunately, C0362 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0362 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C0362 Hyundai Neos
C0362 Franklin Series 17 No Communication to VICS Module (No Fitting of VICS)
C0362 Saab Sonett Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent
C0362 Lti Tx Traction Control Valve LF Circuit Failure
C0362 Kia Amanti Seat Rear Up/Down Potentiometer Feedback Circuit Open
C0362 Packard Cavalier Drive Switch Input Circuit Low
C0362 Dodge Stealth Ignition Start Circuit Short To Battery