P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari Diagnostic Trouble Code
P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari code definition:
P0121 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code for Pontiac Grand Safari.
P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari is described as Fuel System Too Rich, which basically means bank 1's oxygen sensor has detected a rich condition of fuel. This means there's not enough oxygen in the exhaust from too much fuel being delivered into the air and gas mixture for combusion. Any code that causes the vehicle's engine to die while running should be fixed as soon as possible, as it can be dangerous for both the vehicle and the passengers of the vehicle.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari diagnostic trouble code may include:
- Engine surge
- Blown fuse (if applicable)
- Lack of power
- The engine oil will exhibit dilution from the ECUs attempts to increase engine temperature. Some vehicles advance the fuel injection timing slightly after top center to afterburn a small amount of fuel to increase exhaust temperatures. Some of this fuel enters the crankcase. When the ECU determines the necessity to regenerate the DPF, the service life of the oil be shortened significantly
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Possible Causes :
- Defective ECU strategies or components will prevent proper regeneration
- The Mass Airflow sensor is a hot wire that senses the volume of air entering the intake manifold. The computer uses this information to control fuel mixture.
- Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)
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Common Misdiagnoses
- Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance Problem
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Feedback Circuit High Voltage Problem
- Cruise Vehicle Speed/Set Speed Difference Too High Problem
- Kick-Down Switch Failed Short Problem
- Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit Problem
Repair Processes :
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.
If you find a related TSB, the information will often help in diagnosing the code in question as TSBs are crested from many thousands of repairs.
Process Tips
Diagnostic trouble code P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Fortunately, P0121 Pontiac Grand Safari is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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