P0279 Engine Trouble Code

When your car's ' P0279 Check Engine' light comes on, it's usually accompanied by a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. The light could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. But in many cases, it means at minimum that you'll be visiting the car dealer to locate the malfunction and get the light turned off.

P0279 Code Meaning :

When you check car engine light came on code P0279 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However manufacturer may have a different definition for the P0279 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P0279 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P0279 OBD-II Trouble Code Code P0279 is triggered when the Engine Control Module ( P0279 code.

Reason For P0279 Code

The reason of P0279 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction.

P0279 code on vehicles with electronically controlled automatic transmissions, the 3-4 shift solenoid is responsible for actuating the hydraulic circuits to activate clutches or bands that change gears inside the automatic transmission.

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