B0842 Abarth Grande Punto DTC Code

Abarth Grande Punto Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	Opposite Piston Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Supercharged Engine

Your Abarth Grande Punto engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code B0842 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the B0842 DTC For Abarth Grande Punto.

On 1999 and later B0842 Abarth Grande Punto 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.

B0842 Abarth Grande Punto DTC Meaning

B	Body Code - Problem is antilock brake system, electronic suspension and steering systems.
0	SAE - Generic
8	Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Performance
4	Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance
2	Kick-Down Switch Failed Short

If your vehicle failed a B0842 Abarth Grande Punto test and the B0842 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 B0842 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 B0842 DTC For Abarth Grande Punto: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.