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P3012 Ford Prefect engine code seems a kind of powertrain problem, we try to show one by one the meaning and the solution.
Brief explanation of the P3012 Ford Prefect code and definition of P3012 Ford Prefect is the bottom side.
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Powertrain Code Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems. |
3 | SAE - Generic |
0 | Fuel And Air Metering |
1 | Low Coolant Circuit |
2 | A/C System High Pressure High Temperature |
SAE - Generic codes, which have a '0' as their second digit to indicate they are common to all makes and models of vehicles. These are the codes that are required for basic emissions fault diagnosis.
How To Fix P3012 Ford Prefect ?
Regarding the P3012 code, it would probably be worthwhile to carefully inspect the wire harness near the intake manifold bracket. This is done most easily from below the car in the area near the oil filter. |
Like the all engines, the car engine system employs specially developed hydraulic lifters (known as switching roller followers) for the P3012 code intake and exhaust valves. The lifters can be collapsed by disengaging an internal locking pin. The locking pin is disengaged using solenoids to alter oil pressure fed into the lifter. When you see P3012 Ford Prefect engine fault code on your engine code reader this description will help you.
P Codes | List of all Powertrain codes. |
Final Step: In the definitions listed below, there is a test drive recommended after you've completed any repairs to see if the condition is fixed. Before you take a test drive after a repair, always erase the P Code(s) first. This will turn the check engine light off and then you will know if the check engine light returns, you've got further diagnostics to complete.
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