C3141 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C3141 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 C3141 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Poor fuel economy
Possible spark knock (detonation / pre-ignition)
Misfire
Hesitation upon acceleration

Possible Causes :

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.
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF
A large vacuum leak would cause a massive amount of un-metered air to enter the intake manifold resulting in an overly lean mixture.

Repair Processes :

Once located, visually inspect the connectors and wiring. Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors. 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.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C3141 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 C3141.

Fortunately, C3141 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C3141 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

C3141 Rover 200 Idle Switch (Electric Control Throttle) Circuit Malfunction
C3141 Citroen Light 15 Fuel Pump Driver Module Off Line
C3141 Suzuki Twin Mirror Driver Up Circuit Failure
C3141 Proton Waja Fuel Temperature Sensor #1 Circuit Failure
C3141 Volkswagen Gol Ride Control LR Shock Actuator Circuit Open
C3141 Land Rover Discovery Steering Column Switch Circuit Out of Range
C3141 Mercedes-benz Ponton Air Suspension Front Height Sensor High (SE) Signal Circuit Failure