Check P1551 Fault Code
When you check engine light came on code P1551 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1551 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
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P1551 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set. |
P1551 Possible Fix :
Detonation, or spark knock, is a type of combustion caused by the buildup of too much heat and pressure in the engine's combustion chamber. When this happens, you should be able to hear a metallic knocking or pinging noise. A small amount of detonation usually won't cause major damage, but heavy knocks or prolonged detonation can cause serious damage to your parts. It can punch holes in your pistons, crush rod bearings, blow head gaskets, crack rings, and pound out piston ring grooves. Prolonged pinging noises are a definite cause for concern.
P1551 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code DescriptionP1551 OBD-II Trouble Code Idle Speed Actuator Short is one of the definitions for the P1551; however your vehicles manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1551 code. Please check below for your specific make.Reason For P1551 CodeThe reason of P1551 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P1551 Idle Speed Actuator Short. |
P1551 Solution:
Excessive air inflow can be caused by a vacuum leak, a dirty sensor or, an exhaust gas recirculation valve not closing properly. If the problem is not enough fuel, the culprit may be dirty injectors or fuel filters, a weak fuel pump or a leaky fuel pressure regulator. The lean fuel mix error may be accompanied by rough idling, engine misfires, hesitation during acceleration and overall poor engine performance.
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What does fault code P1551 mean ?
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How to Clear P1551 Trouble Code
An OBD 2 scanner is the best and safest way to erase a DTC from your car's system. This scanner communicates with the car's computer and instructs the computer to erase the code. It does not change or tweak the settings from inside the car or its systems.