C0580 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C0580 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 C0580 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Corroded or damaged connector
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
Lack of power
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels

Possible Causes :

Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF
A plugged converter will cause of host of driveability problems as well as set this code. A severely plugged converter will result in the inability to increase rpm when under load. Look for a code such as P0421 -- catalytic converter efficiency below threshold if the converter indicating a faulty converter.
Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.

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. Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset. Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C0580 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 C0580.

Fortunately, C0580 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C0580 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C0580 Mercedes E 250 ABS Power Relay Output Circuit Failure
C0580 Toyota Sienna Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short To Battery
C0580 Porsche Panamericana Fuel Pump Speed Control Circuit Malfunction
C0580 Austin-healey Sprite Aux Heater Blower Fan Circuit Open
C0580 Mitsubishi Spyder Aux Heater Start Time Exceeded
C0580 Cadillac Fleetwood Decklid Release Circuit Short To Battery
C0580 Packard A Drive Switch Input Circuit