B0012 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight DTC Code

Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	Opposed Cylinder Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Naturally Aspirated

Your Oldsmobile Ninety Eight engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code B0012 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the B0012 DTC For Oldsmobile Ninety Eight.

On 1999 and later B0012 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight engines, the instrument cluster has a built-in self-diagnostic mode that can be accessed by pressing and holding the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position (but don't crank or start engine). Continue to press and hold the SELECT/RESET button (for 5 seconds) until the word TEST is displayed by the odometer. Release the SELECT/RESET button within three seconds after the word TEST is displayed to begin the self-diagnostic mode.

B0012 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight DTC Meaning

B	Body Code - Problem is antilock brake system, electronic suspension and steering systems.
0	SAE - Generic
0	Transmission
1	IC Circuit High Voltage
2	Kick-Down Switch Failed Short

While fuel economy was increased, acceleration was seriously compromised, and the loss of engine vacuum led to a dangerous loss of braking assist when the B0012 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight code system was in four-cylinder mode. In addition to these issues, while the company proposed a hydraulically controlled system that could be switched from within the car, the version they implemented had to be manually changed in the engine compartment using hand tools.