Check U1163 Fault Code
When you check engine light came on code U1163 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 U1163 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
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U1163 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. |
U1163 Possible Fix :
The most likely cause of this is that there is no refrigerant left in your system. This could be caused by a leak in your system somewhere, which will have to be fixed before refilling the refrigerant. If you're car-savvy and you own a set of air conditioning gauges, refilling the refrigerant is usually easy to do yourself. However, if you're not so confident, enlist the help of a knowledgeable friend or take a quick trip to the mechanic.
U1163 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code DescriptionU1163 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Digital Audio Tape so you have to check ODB-II Fault Code Check list.Reason For U1163 CodeThe reason of U1163 OBD-II Fault Code Check is U1163 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Digital Audio Tape. |
U1163 Solution:
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal Malfunction The PCM counts the number of times vehicle speed transitions from 0 to a calibratable speed. After a calibratable number of speed transitions the PCM expects that the PSP input should have changed. This DTC is set if the transition is not detected. Vehicle towed with engine running Power steering hydraulic concern was repaired but DTC was not erased PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged Check, if possible, if vehicle was towed or power steering service was performed. Observe PSP V PID while checking wires for intermittents.
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What does fault code U1163 mean ?
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How to Clear U1163 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.