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Check P0516 Fault Code

When you check engine light came on code P0516 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P0516 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P0516 Code Reason

P0516 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

P0516 Possible Fix :

Probably the biggest result of injector failure is due to the injectors having excessive return flow or back leakage. This is due to worn parts which allow excessive fuel to go through the diesel injector and to return back to the tank or fuel system. This causes a drop in rail pressure which results in hard starting or not starting at all.

P0516 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P0516 OBD-II Trouble Code The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) is attached to the battery tray located under the battery.

Reason For P0516 Code

The reason of P0516 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P0516 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low.

P0516 Solution:

Excessive air inflow can be caused by a vacuum leak, a dirty sensor or, an exhaust gas recirculation valve not closing properly. If the problem is not enough fuel, the culprit may be dirty injectors or fuel filters, a weak fuel pump or a leaky fuel pressure regulator. The lean fuel mix error may be accompanied by rough idling, engine misfires, hesitation during acceleration and overall poor engine performance.

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How to Clear P0516 Trouble Code

An OBD 2 scanner is the best and safest way to erase a DTC from your car's system. This scanner communicates with the car's computer and instructs the computer to erase the code. It does not change or tweak the settings from inside the car or its systems.