If your Oldsmobile Silhouette has the P0304 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic OBD IIcode (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your van’s fourth cylinder is misfiring. P0304 is a drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
If your Oldsmobile Silhouette has the P0303 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic code (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your van’s third cylinder is misfiring. P0303 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
P0013 is a frequent OBDII trouble code. It is generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Silhouette, as it would any other vehicle. It only affects vehicles with Variable Valve Timing. Below we’ll outline the major symptoms and causes of P0013, as well as the most common fixes. … Read more
P0141 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It is caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 1 sensor 2, which is downstream from the catalytic converter. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor … Read more
P0133 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including theOldsmobile Silhouette. The code is triggered when there is an issue with the response time from the oxygen (O2) sensor when switching voltage levels. The O2 sensor is responsible for helping the ECM meter oxygen levels in the exhaust in order to … Read more
P0505 is an OBDII code that deals with the idle air control system in the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It’s a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Silhouette as it would any other vehicle (Silhouette or not). P0505: Idle Air Control System: Malfunction When P0505 is triggered, it is typically caused … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Oldsmobile Silhouette P0430 trouble code. It covers the P0430 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0430 is an emissions-related trouble code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. P0430 is usually caused by a catalytic converter issue or a bad O2 sensor. Table of Contents … Read more
With the Oldsmobile Silhouette, P0404 is going to have the same meaning as it would in any other vehicle. It’s a generic powertrain code that stands for: P0404: EGR Circuit → Range/Performance While there are several issues that can throw the P0404 code in the Silhouette, the most common issue is either going to be … Read more
P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Oldsmobile Silhouette. VVT adjusts the position of the camshaft(s) to maximize the combustion efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating … Read more
P0302 in the Oldsmobile Silhouette is a common OBD II trouble code. It indicates that your van’s second cylinder has a misfire. P0302 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If it’s bad enough to cause your Silhouette’s check engine light to come on, you shouldn’t drive your van at … Read more