P3242 DTC For Oldsmobile Curved Dash
Oldsmobile Curved Dash Engine Specifications:
| Engine Type : | Multi-Cylinder Engine |
| Cylinder Type : | In-Line Engine |
| Engine Air Intake Process : | Supercharged Engine |
Your Oldsmobile Curved Dash engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble
code P3242 in its memory.
To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P3242 DTC For Oldsmobile Curved Dash.
A good ground connection is also extremely important. P3242 Oldsmobile Curved Dash engine problem because the presence of voltage at the panel harness won't make the panel work if there is a bad ground connection. Since the instrument cluster is mounted in a plastic dash, a separate ground wire or ground circuit through the wiring harness is usually needed to complete the power circuit. Refer again to the wiring diagram to find the ground path, and then check it with your ohmmeter. Do not use a self-powered test light because it cannot measure resistance (any resistance will lower circuit voltage).
P3242 Oldsmobile Curved Dash DTC Meaning
| P |
Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems. |
| 3 |
SAE - Generic |
| 2 |
Computer And Auxiliary Outputs |
| 4 |
Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance |
| 2 |
Kick-Down Switch Failed Short |
OBD P3242 Oldsmobile Curved Dash 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 P3242, 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 P3242 DTC For Oldsmobile Curved Dash 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 P3242 DTC For Oldsmobile Curved Dash 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.
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