B0438 DTC For Seat Altea
Seat Altea Engine Specifications:
| Engine Type : | Multi-Cylinder Engine |
| Cylinder Type : | W-Type Engine |
| Engine Air Intake Process : | Turbocharged Engine |
Your Seat Altea engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble
code B0438 in its memory.
To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the B0438 DTC For Seat Altea.
On 1999 and later B0438 Seat Altea 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.
B0438 Seat Altea DTC Meaning
| B |
Body Code - Problem is antilock brake system, electronic suspension and steering systems. |
| 0 |
SAE - Generic |
| 4 |
Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit Malfunctions Only) |
| 3 |
Low Coolant Circuit |
| 8 |
Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit |
There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. B0438 Seat Altea code for the pushrod design which uses solenoids to alter the oil pressure delivered to the lifters. In their collapsed state, the lifters are unable to elevate their companion pushrods under the valve rocker arms, resulting in valves that cannot be actuated and remain closed.
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