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P3158 Mercury Lynx engine code seems a kind of powertrain problem, we try to show one by one the meaning and the solution.
Brief explanation of the P3158 Mercury Lynx code and definition of P3158 Mercury Lynx is the bottom side.
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Powertrain Code Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems. |
| 3 | SAE - Generic |
| 1 | Transmission |
| 5 | TP Sensor Learn Not Complete |
| 8 | PCM Stack Overrun |
SAE - Generic codes, which have a '0' as their second digit to indicate they are common to all makes and models of vehicles. These are the codes that are required for basic emissions fault diagnosis.
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How To Fix P3158 Mercury Lynx ?
The oxygen (02) sensors on your car measure the oxygen in the exhaust to determine how rich or lean the ratio of fuel and air are in the cylinders. Optimizing this mixture means better fuel economy and fewer exhaust emissions. |
There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. P3158 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. When you see P3158 Mercury Lynx engine fault code on your engine code reader this description will help you.
| P Codes | List of all Powertrain codes. |
Final Step: In the definitions listed below, there is a test drive recommended after you've completed any repairs to see if the condition is fixed. Before you take a test drive after a repair, always erase the P Code(s) first. This will turn the check engine light off and then you will know if the check engine light returns, you've got further diagnostics to complete.
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