C208D Diagnostic Trouble Code

C208D 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 C208D diagnostic trouble code may include:

Faulty O2 Sensor
Lack of power
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
Rich or lean exhaust

Possible Causes :

Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly

Repair Processes :

Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset. 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 C208D 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 C208D.

Fortunately, C208D is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C208D Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C208D Ford Mustang 6 Mirror Passenger Down Circuit Open
C208D Bugatti Type 64 Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance Fault
C208D Chevrolet Cheyenne Driver Power Window Up Switch Circuit Failure
C208D Daf 55 Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent
C208D Mercury Grand Air Suspension LR Corner Down Timeout
C208D Renault Captur Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Circuit / Open
C208D Holden Calais Pedal Position Out of Self Test Range