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Check P0826 Fault Code

When you check engine light came on code P0826 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 P0826 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P0826 Code Reason

P0826 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.

P0826 Possible Fix :

When you spot grave damage, replace, replace, replace! Otherwise, if it's just a matter of grime buildup or dirty plugs, simply clean these components. If your wires are tangled, prevent arcing and damage caused by friction by using a spark plug wire loom or divider on your car. It basically organizes your wires and offer better insulation. In short, it keeps your wires organized, making it easier to access your spark plug wires for inspection and/or installation.

P0826 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P0826 Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit so you have to check ODB-II Fault Code Check list.

Reason For P0826 Code

The reason of P0826 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P0826 Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit.

P0826 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 P0826 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.