P13CE Diagnostic Trouble Code

P13CE 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 P13CE diagnostic trouble code may include:

Hesitation upon acceleration
Excessive exhaust leak
Rich or lean exhaust
Lack of power

Possible Causes :

Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications

Repair Processes :

Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset. With the valve disconnected, the red voltmeter lead should be attached to the IMRC valve power wire and the black voltmeter lead connected to ground.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P13CE 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 P13CE.

Fortunately, P13CE is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P13CE Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P13CE Volkswagen Gol Ride Control LR Shock Actuator Circuit Open
P13CE Audi Rs4 ASM Mode Circuit High
P13CE Austin A30 Autolamp Delay Decrease Circuit Short To Ground
P13CE Bentley 3.5-litre Battery Heater Circuit Failure
P13CE Skoda Octavia I Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P13CE Cottin-desgouttes 20 Fuel Shutoff Valve Control Circuit Low
P13CE Mercedes-benz E Class Air Suspension Disable Switch Circuit Failure