U1517 Opel Ampera DTC Code

Opel Ampera Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	W-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Turbocharged Engine

Your Opel Ampera engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code U1517 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the U1517 DTC For Opel Ampera.

A good ground connection is also extremely important. U1517 Opel Ampera 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).

U1517 Opel Ampera DTC Meaning

U	Network Code - Problem is climate control system, lighting, airbags, etc.
1	MFG - Manufacturer Specific
5	Auxiliary Emission Controls
1	IC Circuit High Voltage
7	Cruise Control System - Vehicle Accel Too High

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. U1517 Opel Ampera 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.