Champion Oil, a globally recognized leader in motor oils, gear lubes, brake fluids, and many other specialty automotive and heavy-duty lubricants, recently updated their technical bulletins on OBD-II Codes for Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax.
Clinton, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/02/2020 -- Vehicle manufacturers have fitted on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems for many years that provide codes to help identify specific issues. The most recent diesel powertrain codes for Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax at the Champion's Diesel Technical Bulletin button at https://theblueflameblogger.blogspot.com/
An OBD system, or on-board diagnostic system, is an on-board computer fitted to your engine that monitors the performance of your car or truck, including its powertrain, ignition, gearbox and emissions system.
When the vehicles on-board diagnostics system identifies a problem with some aspect of performance, it turns on a dashboard warning light and registers a code that identifies the issue. This engine code, called a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), is stored in the OBD-II system and can only be accessed by connecting a scan, or diagnostic tool into the OBD-II diagnostic socket and reading the DTC off the display of the scanner.
This light informs of a possible fault has developed in the engine management system or another function and may require attention. When you see this appear, check your owner's manual for instructions on what action may be needed.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes, also known as engine fault codes, are five-digit codes that identify a particular problem in the car. These codes are displayed on the scanning tool when it's connected to the OBD system. The five-digit DTC includes one letter usually followed by four numbers (e.g. P1234). Each individual combination of letters and numbers relates to a specific problem within the vehicle, whether a generic issue or a manufacturer-specific error.
A DTC won't explain which specific part needs fixing or replacing, but it will tell inform a mechanic - what they need to test in order to diagnose the issue. Within the five-digit DTC, one of four letters (P, B, C, U) always comes first and relates to the part of the car that has the issue: P - powertrain, B - body, C - chassis, and U - network.
The second digit (either 0 or 1) relates to whether it's a general issue (0) or a manufacturer specific problem (1), while the third corresponds to the specific system with the issue, such as the ignition, and can be either a number or letter. The final two digits are numbers that relate to the specific fault description, and there is no pre-approved key to help decode these final two digits.
For updated diesel powertrain codes for Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax click on the Diesel Technical Bulletin button at https://theblueflameblogger.blogspot.com/ or on Champion's web site at https://www.championbrands.com/technical-bulletins/
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Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 64 years. Champion also produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information about Champion private label capabilities contact Karl Dedolph at 660-890-6231. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, 64735 or go to http://www.championbrands.com