P0164 Lotus 79 Diagnostic Trouble Code
P0164 Lotus 79 code definition:
P0164 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code for Lotus 79.
P0164 Lotus 79 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. The spark should have a light tan color. If the sensor probe comes with white and chalky parts, this means it has been lagging between switching phases, and should be replaced.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a P0164 Lotus 79 diagnostic trouble code may include:
- Cherry red hot catalytic converter
- Poor acceleration
- The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.
- Hesitation upon acceleration
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Possible Causes :
- Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
- A faulty oxygen sensor. This will set a code in itself, however, a faulty oxygen sensor does not automatically condemn the sensor. The code just means that the sensor signal was not within specifications. An air leak or any of the above will cause an erroneous signal. There is a multitude of O2 codes relating to O2 performance which gives a clue to the problematic area.
- An air leak forward of the DPF will change the sensor readings resulting in the code
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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.
It should be pretty close to battery voltage (12 volts). If not, then this is the circuit that has the problem.
Process Tips
Diagnostic trouble code P0164 Lotus 79 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 P0164 Lotus 79.
Fortunately, P0164 Lotus 79 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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