P3172 DTC For Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specifications:
| Engine Type : | Multi-Cylinder Engine |
| Cylinder Type : | W-Type Engine |
| Engine Air Intake Process : | Naturally Aspirated |
Your Chevrolet Malibu engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble
code P3172 in its memory.
To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P3172 DTC For Chevrolet Malibu.
P3172 Chevrolet Malibu 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.)
P3172 Chevrolet Malibu DTC Meaning
| P |
Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems. |
| 3 |
SAE - Generic |
| 1 |
Fuel And Air Metering |
| 7 |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Valve 1 |
| 2 |
Kick-Down Switch Failed Short |
There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. P3172 Chevrolet Malibu 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.
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