P057D Diagnostic Trouble Code

P057D 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 P057D diagnostic trouble code may include:

Carbon Buildup on O2 Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
Hesitation upon acceleration
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
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications

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. Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset. Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P057D 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 P057D.

Fortunately, P057D is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P057D Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P057D Toyota Caldina O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
P057D Lotus Exige S3 Traction Control Motor Potentiometer Circuit Failure
P057D Zastava 1300 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Vehicle Configuration
P057D Suzuki X2 Mirror Driver Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery
P057D Chrysler 160 Engine Hot Lamp Output Control Circuit Malfunction
P057D Mercury Lynx Air Suspension LR Height Sensor Circuit Open
P057D Simca Aronde Interior Fan Control Circuit Open