Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Ford Expedition ‘s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Expedition ‘s DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control … Read more
Lincoln Continental P1289: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
Lincoln Town Car P1289: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
Lincoln Aviator P1289: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
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P1289 is a manufacturer-specific diagnostic trouble code. In the case of Ford-built vehicles, it indicates that the cylinder head temperature sensor returned a value to the powertrain control module (PCM) that was greater than the signal should be during a self-test. P1289 Ford Definition: Cylinder Head Temp Sensor – Signal Greater Than Self Test Range … Read more
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when the regular headlights are off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control module (commonly referred to as the … Read more
P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The “upstream” one is used for air/fuel mixture purposes. The “downstream” O2 … Read more
P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from the intake air system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for all vehicles made after 1996), it is most commonly seen in VW’s. The most common cause of P2279 is a vacuum leak. If you’ve … Read more
p0605-Audi-TTAudi TT P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Audi TT. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car or truck), it … Read more