P0280 Dodge Stratus DTC Code

Dodge Stratus Engine Specifications:

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

Your Dodge Stratus engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P0280 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P0280 DTC For Dodge Stratus.

Do you have fresh, clean fuel in the tank? If it's empty, fill it up and go! If it's full, check P0280 Dodge Stratus 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.

P0280 Dodge Stratus DTC Meaning

P	Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
0	SAE - Generic
2	Computer And Auxiliary Outputs
8	Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance
0	Transmission Engaged At High Throttle Angle

If your vehicle failed a P0280 Dodge Stratus test and the P0280 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 P0280 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 P0280 DTC For Dodge Stratus: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.