2008 Toyota Vitz P0121 Fault Code Check
When you check 2008 Toyota Vitz car engine light came on code P0121 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However Toyota manufacturer may have a different definition for the P0121 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
To solve P0121 2008 2008 Toyota Vitz 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
2008 Toyota Vitz P0121 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description2008 Toyota Vitz car P0121 OBD-II Trouble Code The throttle position sensor (Reason For 2008 Toyota Vitz P0121 CodeThe reason of 2008 Toyota Vitz P0121 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P0121 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance. |
2008 Toyota Vitz P0121 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 P0121 2008 2008 Toyota Vitz test and the P0121 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 P0121 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 P0121 2008 2008 Toyota Vitz: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.
What does fault code P0121 mean for 2008 Toyota Vitz ?
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