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P2496 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P2496 engine trouble code is a kind of powertrain trouble code and P2496 if your catalytic convertor fails completely, you eventually won't be able to keep the car running. Your gas mileage will also be terrible, so you should try and fix it as soon as you can. Unfortunately, the average replacement cost is around $2,140 and you can't do it yourself unless you're an experienced mechanic.

P2496 Fault Symptoms :

Check engine light comes on
Engine stalling or misfiring
Engine performance issues
Car not starting

If one of these reasons for P2496 code is occuring now you should check P2496 repair processes.
Now don't ask yourself; What should you do with P2496 code ?
The solution is here :

P2496 Possible Solution:

The crankshaft sensor signals the fuel injection computer or the ignition control when the cylinders are firing. This causes the ignition coil to provide a spark and the injector to inject fuel into each cylinder at the right time.If either sensor isn't working correctly, the car will run rough and the engine will be less efficient. In later car models, the car's computer can usually keep the vehicle running, but the engine warning light on the dashboard goes on to warn the driver.

P2496 Code Meaning :

P	2	4	9	6
OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit Malfunctions Only)	O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction	Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction	Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

The catalytic converter has an oxygen sensor in front and behind it. When the vehicle is warm and running in closed loop mode, the upstream oxygen sensor waveform reading should fluctuate.

P2496 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P2496 engine trouble code is about Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction.

Main reason For P2496 Code

The reason of P2496 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction.

Parts or components should not be replaced with reference to only a P2496 DTC. The vehicle service manual should be consulted for more information on possible causes of the fault, along with required testing.

	Example: 0140