U2518 Caterham Superlight DTC Code

Caterham Superlight Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	V-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Naturally Aspirated

Your Caterham Superlight engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code U2518 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the U2518 DTC For Caterham Superlight.

U2518 Caterham Superlight engine problem can be occur defective fan clutches are a common and often overlooked cause of engine overheating. The shear characteristics of the clutch fluid gradually deteriorates over time, with an average loss in drive efficiency of about 200 rpm per year. Eventually slippage reaches the point where effective cooling is no longer possible and overheating results. (On average, the life of a fan clutch is about the same as a water pump. If one needs to be replaced, the other usually does too.)

U2518 Caterham Superlight DTC Meaning

U	Network Code - Problem is climate control system, lighting, airbags, etc.
2	MFG - Manufacturer Specific
5	Auxiliary Emission Controls
1	IC Circuit High Voltage
8	Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit

The rule of U2518 Caterham Superlight code when it comes to emissions-related vehicle repair is that any modification that changes the vehicle from a certified configuration to a non-certified configuration is considered tampering: this applies to both vehicle owners and repair facilities and is, therefore, a Federal offense. Replacing a catalyst with a straight pipe is one traditional example of U2518. Likewise, overriding the OBD U2518 DTC For Caterham Superlight system through the use of high-tech defeat devices or non-certified computer chips, for example, would also be considered tampering. The OBD system may, however, be repaired back to its original certified configuration with certified performance chips or appropriate aftermarket parts.