P3830 DTC For Packard A
Packard A Engine Specifications:
| Engine Type : | Multi-Cylinder Engine |
| Cylinder Type : | V-Type Engine |
| Engine Air Intake Process : | Naturally Aspirated |
Your Packard A engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble
code P3830 in its memory.
To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P3830 DTC For Packard A.
On 1999 and later P3830 Packard A 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.
P3830 Packard A DTC Meaning
| P |
Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems. |
| 3 |
SAE - Generic |
| 8 |
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Performance |
| 3 |
Low Coolant Circuit |
| 0 |
Transmission Engaged At High Throttle Angle |
The original multi-displacement system turned off opposite pairs of cylinders, allowing the engine to have three different configurations and displacements. P3830 Packard A code had an elaborate diagnostics procedure, including showing engine trouble codes on the air conditionning display. However, the system was troublesome, misunderstood by customers, and a rash of unpredictable failures led to the technology being quickly retired.
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