P141D Diagnostic Trouble Code

P141D 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 P141D diagnostic trouble code may include:

Faulty PCM
The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.
Poor acceleration
Hesitation upon acceleration

Possible Causes :

A plugged converter will cause of host of driveability problems as well as set this code. A severely plugged converter will result in the inability to increase rpm when under load. Look for a code such as P0421 -- catalytic converter efficiency below threshold if the converter indicating a faulty converter.
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.

Repair Processes :

Once located, visually inspect the connectors and wiring. Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors. Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust. Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P141D 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 P141D.

Fortunately, P141D is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P141D Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P141D Ford Territory Mirror Passenger Vertical Switch Circuit Open
P141D Tvr 2500 Port Air Circuit Malfunction/ (AIR) System Bank 2
P141D De Dietrich De Dietrich HO2S Heater Resistance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P141D Bristol 407 Crank / Cam Sensor Range / Performance
P141D Rover Range Rover Ignition Cylinder Sensor Ground Short
P141D Peugeot Peugette Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
P141D Delahaye Coupe Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input