P1216 Holden Astra DTC Code

Holden Astra Engine Specifications:

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

Your Holden Astra engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P1216 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P1216 DTC For Holden Astra.

P1216 Holden Astra engine problem can be occur defective fan clutches are a common and often overlooked cause of engine overheating. The shear characteristics of the clutch fluid gradually deteriorates over time, with an average loss in drive efficiency of about 200 rpm per year. Eventually slippage reaches the point where effective cooling is no longer possible and overheating results. (On average, the life of a fan clutch is about the same as a water pump. If one needs to be replaced, the other usually does too.)

P1216 Holden Astra DTC Meaning

P	Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
1	MFG - Manufacturer Specific
2	Computer And Auxiliary Outputs
1	IC Circuit High Voltage
6	Transmission Control Module Reprogrammable Memory

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. P1216 Holden Astra code for the pushrod design which uses solenoids to alter the oil pressure delivered to the lifters. In their collapsed state, the lifters are unable to elevate their companion pushrods under the valve rocker arms, resulting in valves that cannot be actuated and remain closed.