P0180 Diagnostic Trouble Code

P0180 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain 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 P0180 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Corroded or damaged connector
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
Lack of power
Engine surge

Possible Causes :

Rusty exhaust systems, cracked exhaust manifolds or damaged or missing gaskets or donuts will cause air leaks.
An air leak forward of the DPF will change the sensor readings resulting in the code
Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.

Repair Processes :

Oxygen sensors signal the engine management computer the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust, which is used in determining and controlling the fuel ratio. Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors. Pull the connectors apart and carefully look at the terminals (the metal parts) inside the 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 P0180 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 P0180.

Fortunately, P0180 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P0180 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P0180 Abarth Monomille A/C Demand Out of Self Test Range
P0180 Maserati Royale Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0180 Ginetta G5 Output Speed Sensor Intermittent
P0180 Lada 2104 Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0180 Volvo 262
P0180 Mg X20 Alternator Load Input Failed Low
P0180 Isuzu Stylus