C3182 Volvo 242 DTC Code

Volvo 242 Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	Opposite Piston Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Naturally Aspirated

Your Volvo 242 engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code C3182 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the C3182 DTC For Volvo 242.

Do you have fresh, clean fuel in the tank? If it's empty, fill it up and go! If it's full, check C3182 Volvo 242 that the fuel shut-off valve is open and that it is clean. Stale fuel, dirt and debris are the most common cause of outdoor power equipment not starting properly. If you store equipment with untreated gas in the tank, it can lead to engine damage.

C3182 Volvo 242 DTC Meaning

C	Chassis Code - Problem is controller area network wiring bus and modules.
3	SAE - Generic
1	Fuel And Air Metering
8	Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance
2	Kick-Down Switch Failed Short

If your vehicle failed a C3182 Volvo 242 test and the C3182 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 C3182 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 C3182 DTC For Volvo 242: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.