P1B7B Chevrolet C-10 Diagnostic Trouble Code
P1B7B Chevrolet C-10 code definition:
P1B7B is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code for Chevrolet C-10.
P1B7B Chevrolet C-10 is defined as Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low. This means the CMP (camshaft position) sensor circuit on engine bank 1 sends an irregular reading. 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 P1B7B Chevrolet C-10 diagnostic trouble code may include:
- Carbon Buildup on O2 Sensor
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
- Hesitation upon acceleration
- The engine oil will exhibit dilution from the ECUs attempts to increase engine temperature. Some vehicles advance the fuel injection timing slightly after top center to afterburn a small amount of fuel to increase exhaust temperatures. Some of this fuel enters the crankcase. When the ECU determines the necessity to regenerate the DPF, the service life of the oil be shortened significantly
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Possible Causes :
- A large vacuum leak would cause a massive amount of un-metered air to enter the intake manifold resulting in an overly lean mixture.
- Faulty IMRC actuator/sensor
- Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
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Common Misdiagnoses
- IC Circuit High Voltage Problem
- 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
- PCM Stack Overrun Problem
Repair Processes :
Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust.
Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset.
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 P1B7B Chevrolet C-10 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 P1B7B Chevrolet C-10.
Fortunately, P1B7B Chevrolet C-10 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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