C0142 Alpine Coupe DTC Code

Alpine Coupe Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	In-Line Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Turbocharged Engine

Your Alpine Coupe engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code C0142 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the C0142 DTC For Alpine Coupe.

On 1999 and later C0142 Alpine Coupe 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.

C0142 Alpine Coupe DTC Meaning

C	Chassis Code - Problem is controller area network wiring bus and modules.
0	SAE - Generic
1	Fuel And Air Metering
4	Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance
2	Kick-Down Switch Failed Short

OBD C0142 Alpine Coupe code and tailpipe testing are two different approaches to identify vehicles in need of repair. The OBD system looks for broken or malfunctioning emissions control components and C0142, while tailpipe tests sample a vehicle's exhaust to see if it is above or below certain prescribed limits. Given the robust nature of today's emissions control components, it is entirely possible for an individual component to C0142 DTC For Alpine Coupe malfunction without leading to an immediate increase in emissions at the tailpipe. In such cases, other components (like the catalyst) can temporarily compensate for the part that is broken however, these other components can only do double duty for so long before they, too, begin to malfunction. In addition, OBD also monitors for C0142 DTC For Alpine Coupe and other malfunctions in the fuel system problems that traditional tailpipe tests were not designed to identify. Most state and local areas also include a gas cap pressure test as part of an emission inspection.