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C0496 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of C0496 engine trouble code is a kind of chassis trouble code and C0496 code can be about replacing a broken oxygen sensor can eventually lead to a busted catalytic convertor which can cost upwards of $2,200. Taking your car into a shop will cost you around $210 depending on the car. However, an oxygen sensor is easy to replace on many cars and is usually detailed in the owner's manual. If you know where the sensor is, you only have to unclip the old sensor and replace it with a new one. Regardless of how you approach it, you should get this fixed right away.

C0496 Fault Symptoms :

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

If one of these reasons for C0496 code is occuring now you should check C0496 repair processes.
Now don't ask yourself; What should you do with C0496 code ?
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C0496 Possible Solution:

Disconnected, dirty or fouled spark plugs are common causes for engines that won't start. Spark plugs typically need to be replaced every season or 25 hours of use. You should also check that the spark plug gap is set properly. If your spark plugs look good, problems with your ignition system can also preventing a spark. These can range from a faulty spark plug lead, shorted kill switch or flywheel key damage.

C0496 Code Meaning :

C	0	4	9	6
OBD-II Diagnostic Chassis (C) Trouble Code For Engine	Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low	O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction	Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction	Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

Regarding the C0496 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.

C0496 OBD-II Diagnostic Chassis (C) Trouble Code Description

C0496 engine trouble code is about Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction.

Main reason For C0496 Code

The reason of C0496 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction.

C0496 DTCs may also be triggered by faults earlier down the line. For example, a dirty MAF sensor might be causing the car to overcompensate in its fuel-trim adjustments. As a result, oxygen sensors are likely to report fuel mixture problems.

	Example: 0140