P3431 DTC For Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox Engine Specifications:
Engine Type :Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :W-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :Turbocharged Engine

Your Chevrolet Equinox engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P3431 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P3431 DTC For Chevrolet Equinox.

To solve P3431 Chevrolet Equinox 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

P3431 Chevrolet Equinox DTC Meaning

P Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
3 SAE - Generic
4 Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit Malfunctions Only)
3 Low Coolant Circuit
1 PCM Stack Overrun

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. P3431 Chevrolet Equinox 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.

P3430 DTC (Previous DTC Code) ( Next DTC Code ) P3432 DTC
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