U3438 Honda S500 DTC Code

Honda S500 Engine Specifications:

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

Your Honda S500 engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code U3438 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the U3438 DTC For Honda S500.

To solve U3438 Honda S500 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

U3438 Honda S500 DTC Meaning

U	Network Code - Problem is climate control system, lighting, airbags, etc.
3	SAE - Generic
4	Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit Malfunctions Only)
3	Low Coolant Circuit
8	Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. U3438 Honda S500 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.