Check P0072 Fault Code
When you check engine light came on code P0072 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 P0072 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
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P0072 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. |
P0072 Possible Fix :
Small but critical, a spark plug makes the car move. Its function is to ignite the compressed fuel in the engine. A worn spark plug will cause a weak spark. It may even prevent ignition entirely, or cause ignition at the wrong time. A misfire will affect engine power and fuel economy and cause massive amounts of potential damage.
P0072 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code DescriptionP0072 OBD-II Trouble Code Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input is the generic definition for the P0072; however your vehicles manufacturer may have a different definition and information for the P0072 code.Reason For P0072 CodeThe reason of P0072 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P0072 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input. |
P0072 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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What does fault code P0072 mean ?
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How to Clear P0072 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.