C1101 Kia Mohave Diagnostic Trouble Code

C1101 Kia Mohave Diagnostic Trouble Code C1101 Kia Mohave code definition: C1101 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic C-Chassis Diagnostic Trouble Code for Kia Mohave.

C1101 Kia Mohave is described as Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 2 Sensor 1. This code appears when the PCM (powertrain control module, also known as ECM or engine control module in other brands) remains at or close the 0.450 set voltage point. The spark should have a light tan color. If the sensor probe comes with white and chalky parts, this means it has been lagging between switching phases, and should be replaced.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a C1101 Kia Mohave diagnostic trouble code may include:

• Faulty PCM
• The light may stay on or light intermittently as the DPF regenerates. The engine will be sluggish on acceleration.
• Poor acceleration
• If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes : Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly The Mass Airflow sensor will also cause this problem. Mass Airflow circuit malfunction. A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.

Common Misdiagnoses

1. Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance Problem
2. Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Feedback Circuit High Voltage Problem
3. Cruise Vehicle Speed/Set Speed Difference Too High Problem
4. Kick-Down Switch Failed Short Problem
5. Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) Switch Circuit Engine Torque Signal Circuit Problem

Repair Processes :

Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender. Use the DVOM to test resistance and continuity on all system circuits if actuator and sensor resistance levels are in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C1101 Kia Mohave is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before C1101 Kia Mohave.

Fortunately, C1101 Kia Mohave is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.