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Ferrari Testarossa U1218 Engine Error Code

When you check Ferrari Testarossa car engine light came on code U1218 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However Ferrari manufacturer may have a different definition for the U1218 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

U1218 Ferrari Testarossa Code Clear

To solve U1218 Ferrari Testarossa problem, you'll have to remove the muffler, crankcase and other components blocking the valve chamber. Then, remove the cylinder head bolts (label for easy re-installation) Adjust the jaws of the valve spring compressor until they touch the top and bottom of the valve chamber Push the tool in to compress the spring and tighten the jaws Remove the retainers and lift out the valves , compressors and springs

U1218 Code Reason

Ferrari Testarossa U1218 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code Description

U1218 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for External Lamps so you have to check ODB-II Engine Error Code list.

Reason For Ferrari Testarossa U1218 Code

The reason of Ferrari Testarossa U1218 OBD-II Engine Error Code is U1218 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for External Lamps.

If your vehicle failed a U1218 Ferrari Testarossa test and the Check Engine Light is NOT on, chances are you have a problem with the OBDII system, a burned out MIL lamp, or a faulty catalytic converter. The converter is essentially an afterburner that cleans up the exhaust after it exits the engine. The OBDII system uses a ownstream oxygen sensor to monitor the efficiency of the converter, and it should detect a drop in converter efficiency if the converter has been contaminated or is failing (ignition misfiring, leaky exhaust valves, and oil burning can all damage the converter). What you want to look U1218 Ferrari Testarossa: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.

Ferrari Testarossa U1218 Possible Solution :

Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal Malfunction The PCM counts the number of times vehicle speed transitions from 0 to a calibratable speed. After a calibratable number of speed transitions the PCM expects that the PSP input should have changed. This DTC is set if the transition is not detected. Vehicle towed with engine running Power steering hydraulic concern was repaired but DTC was not erased PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged Check, if possible, if vehicle was towed or power steering service was performed. Observe PSP V PID while checking wires for intermittents.

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