P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette Diagnostic Trouble Code
P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette code definition:
P318C is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code for Oldsmobile Silhouette.
P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette is triggered when the bank 1 camshaft position sensor doesn't match the signal from the crankshaft position sensor. As you drive and when specific conditions are slowly met, the vapors will gradually purge from the charcoal canister and will get burned within your engine.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette diagnostic trouble code may include:
- Faulty O2 Sensor
- Lack of power
- If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
- Hesitation upon acceleration
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Possible Causes :
- Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
- A faulty oxygen sensor. This will set a code in itself, however, a faulty oxygen sensor does not automatically condemn the sensor. The code just means that the sensor signal was not within specifications. An air leak or any of the above will cause an erroneous signal. There is a multitude of O2 codes relating to O2 performance which gives a clue to the problematic area.
- Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
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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 :
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.
Check to make sure they are not burnt or corroded. If in doubt, get some Electrical Contact cleaner at any parts store if cleaning of the terminals is needed.
Process Tips
Diagnostic trouble code P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Fortunately, P318C Oldsmobile Silhouette is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.
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