C1092 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C1092 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 C1092 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Vacuum leak on the engine
Diminished fuel efficiency
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.
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF

Repair Processes :

Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender. Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust. Pack the connector cavity with dielectric silicone compound (same stuff they use for light bulb sockets and spark plug wires) and reassemble.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C1092 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 C1092.

Fortunately, C1092 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C1092 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C1092 Rover 3.5-litre Ignition Coil - Cylinder 6 - Early Activation Fault
C1092 Mazda Mazda 2 Ii Turbo/Super Charger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit High
C1092 Hino Contessa Pedal Correlation PDS1 and LPDS Low
C1092 Hindustan Motors Trekker Pedal Correlation PDS1 and LPDS High
C1092 Lexus Is300 TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Intermittent
C1092 Lotus Elan TP (Mechanical) Circuit Malfunction
C1092 Honda Life