P0161 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Lincoln MKZ. It is typically caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 2 sensor 2. Replacing the Oxygen sensor will fix the problem a majority of the time. Some of the other causes of P0161 … Read more
P0155 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Lincoln MKZ. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 2 sensor 1. The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor up to normal operating temperature after … Read more
P0175 is a common trouble code that can appear in the Lincoln MKZ. It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for your car as it would any other automobile. There are MANY issues that can cause P0175 in the MKZ. If there are other codes present, use them to eliminate potential causes and save … Read more
P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Lincoln MKZ. It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more
P0017 in the Lincoln MKZ is predominantly caused by a few different things. It is typically thrown when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is an issue with the wiring, or one of the sensors themselves may have … Read more
P0016 is know to occur in the Lincoln MKZ when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is a sensor issue. We’ll explore the symptoms and causes directly below. P0016 refers to which camshaft position sensor is out of … Read more
A prevalent issue with the Lincoln MKZ is the P0446 code. This code corresponds to a specific number obtained when connecting your MKZ to an OBDII scanner. A faulty vent control valve most commonly causes P0446. Definition P0446: EVAP System – Vent Control Circuit – Malfunction Symptoms Usually none Common Causes Bad EVAP Vent Control … Read more
P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Lincoln MKZ. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your car is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more
P0341 is a somewhat common OBDII diagnostic code in the Lincoln MKZ. It means that there is a Range/Performance problem. In layman terms this means that there is a problem with the signal coming from the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS). OBDII P0341 means that there is a problem with the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) … Read more
One of the more common engine management trouble codes that can occur in the Lincoln MKZ is P0340. It’s a generic code, which means it has the same definition for every car or truck made after 1996. P0340 is related to the camshaft position sensor and points to an issue with the wiring harness connected … Read more