P1E38 Seat Leon DTC Code

Seat Leon Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	V-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Supercharged Engine

Your Seat Leon engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P1E38 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P1E38 DTC For Seat Leon.

On 1999 and later P1E38 Seat Leon 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.

P1E38 Seat Leon DTC Meaning

P	Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
1	MFG - Manufacturer Specific
E	Transmission
3	Low Coolant Circuit
8	Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit

The rule of P1E38 Seat Leon code when it comes to emissions-related vehicle repair is that any modification that changes the vehicle from a certified configuration to a non-certified configuration is considered tampering: this applies to both vehicle owners and repair facilities and is, therefore, a Federal offense. Replacing a catalyst with a straight pipe is one traditional example of P1E38. Likewise, overriding the OBD P1E38 DTC For Seat Leon system through the use of high-tech defeat devices or non-certified computer chips, for example, would also be considered tampering. The OBD system may, however, be repaired back to its original certified configuration with certified performance chips or appropriate aftermarket parts.