P1887 Audi A8 DTC Code | EngineDTC.com

Audi A8 Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	In-Line Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Turbocharged Engine

Your Audi A8 engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P1887 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P1887 DTC For Audi A8.

To solve P1887 Audi A8 problem, you'll have to remove the muffler, crankcase and other components blocking the valve chamber. Then, remove the cylinder head bolts (label for easy re-installation) Adjust the jaws of the valve spring compressor until they touch the top and bottom of the valve chamber Push the tool in to compress the spring and tighten the jaws Remove the retainers and lift out the valves , compressors and springs

P1887 Audi A8 DTC Meaning

P	Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
1	MFG - Manufacturer Specific
8	Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Performance
8	Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance
7	Cruise Control System - Vehicle Accel Too High

OBD P1887 Audi A8 code and tailpipe testing are two different approaches to identify vehicles in need of repair. The OBD system looks for broken or malfunctioning emissions control components and P1887, while tailpipe tests sample a vehicle's exhaust to see if it is above or below certain prescribed limits. Given the robust nature of today's emissions control components, it is entirely possible for an individual component to P1887 DTC For Audi A8 malfunction without leading to an immediate increase in emissions at the tailpipe. In such cases, other components (like the catalyst) can temporarily compensate for the part that is broken however, these other components can only do double duty for so long before they, too, begin to malfunction. In addition, OBD also monitors for P1887 DTC For Audi A8 and other malfunctions in the fuel system problems that traditional tailpipe tests were not designed to identify. Most state and local areas also include a gas cap pressure test as part of an emission inspection.