C2883 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C2883 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 C2883 diagnostic trouble code may include:

The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.
Faulty PCM
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
Diminished fuel efficiency

Possible Causes :

Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.
Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)
An air leak forward of the DPF will change the sensor readings resulting in the code

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. With the valve disconnected, the red voltmeter lead should be attached to the IMRC valve power wire and the black voltmeter lead connected to ground. 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 C2883 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 C2883.

Fortunately, C2883 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C2883 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C2883 Ford Corcel MAF Sensor Intermittent/ Check of all OBDII Systems Not Complete
C2883 Nissan R391 Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
C2883 Invicta 12
C2883 Nissan Nv200 Control Module VSS Output "B" Malfunction
C2883 Hyundai H100 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Brakes
C2883 Jaguar Ss Seat Driver Front Down Circuit Short To Battery
C2883 Nissan 720 Climate Control A/C Post Evaporator Sensor Circuit Failure