C3147 Pontiac Grandeparisienne DTC Code

Pontiac Grandeparisienne Engine Specifications:

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

Your Pontiac Grandeparisienne engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code C3147 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the C3147 DTC For Pontiac Grandeparisienne.

On 1999 and later C3147 Pontiac Grandeparisienne 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.

C3147 Pontiac Grandeparisienne DTC Meaning

C	Chassis Code - Problem is controller area network wiring bus and modules.
3	SAE - Generic
1	Fuel And Air Metering
4	Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance
7	Cruise Control System - Vehicle Accel Too High

If your vehicle failed a C3147 Pontiac Grandeparisienne test and the C3147 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 C3147 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 C3147 DTC For Pontiac Grandeparisienne: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.