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1991 Saturn Ls1 P3401 Fault Code Check

When you check 1991 Saturn Ls1 car engine light came on code P3401 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However Saturn manufacturer may have a different definition for the P3401 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P3401 1991 1991 Saturn Ls1 Code Clear

To solve P3401 1991 1991 Saturn Ls1 problem, you'll have to remove the muffler, crankcase and other components blocking the valve chamber. Then, remove the cylinder head bolts (label for easy re-installation) Adjust the jaws of the valve spring compressor until they touch the top and bottom of the valve chamber Push the tool in to compress the spring and tighten the jaws Remove the retainers and lift out the valves , compressors and springs

1991 Saturn Ls1 P3401 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

1991 Saturn Ls1 car P3401 OBD-II Trouble Code To provide maximum fuel economy under light load driving conditions, the Engine Control Module (

Reason For 1991 Saturn Ls1 P3401 Code

The reason of 1991 Saturn Ls1 P3401 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P3401 Cylinder 1 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open.
P3401 Code Reason

1991 Saturn Ls1 P3401 Possibble Fix Ways :

The engine relies on the glow plugs to generate heat to help with the combustion cycle. Some engines only use the glow plugs when cold but others will allow the glow plugs to work when the ECU (vehicle's computer) needs them to be on to help with combustion. Problems in this area will cause diesel engine starting problems, uneven running and white smoke when the engine is cold.

If your vehicle failed a P3401 1991 1991 Saturn Ls1 test and the P3401 Check Engine Light is NOT on, chances are you have a problem with the OBDII system, a burned out MIL lamp, or a faulty catalytic converter. The converter is essentially an afterburner that cleans up the exhaust after it exits the engine. The OBDII system uses P3401 a ownstream oxygen sensor to monitor the efficiency of the converter, and it should detect a drop in converter efficiency if the converter has been contaminated or is failing (ignition misfiring, leaky exhaust valves, and oil burning can all damage the converter). What you want to look P3401 1991 1991 Saturn Ls1: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.

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