C3248 Citroen Activa DTC Code

Citroen Activa Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	V-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Turbocharged Engine

Your Citroen Activa engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code C3248 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the C3248 DTC For Citroen Activa.

On 1999 and later C3248 Citroen Activa 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.

C3248 Citroen Activa DTC Meaning

C	Chassis Code - Problem is controller area network wiring bus and modules.
3	SAE - Generic
2	Computer And Auxiliary Outputs
4	Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance
8	Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit

The original multi-displacement system turned off opposite pairs of cylinders, allowing the engine to have three different configurations and displacements. C3248 Citroen Activa code had an elaborate diagnostics procedure, including showing engine trouble codes on the air conditionning display. However, the system was troublesome, misunderstood by customers, and a rash of unpredictable failures led to the technology being quickly retired.