One of the most common trouble codes with the Mercury Mariner is P0171. It indicates that your Mercury Mariner is running lean on the bank one side. It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more
P0141 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Mercury Mariner. It is caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 1 sensor 2, which is downstream from the catalytic converter. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Mercury Mariner. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor … Read more
The P0128 OBD II trouble code indicates that your Mercury Mariner’s engine coolant temperature has not reached its required operating temperature within a certain amount of time after starting the vehicle. This code can appear as soon as you start your vehicle, or it can also occur while driving. It’s essential to address this issue … Read more
P0122 is a common trouble code with the Mercury Mariner. It’s an OBDII code that references issues with the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). It is relatively serious problem since it can leave your vehicle stranded or severely limited. OBDII code P0122 is a serious problem that requires serious attention. Diagnosing it can be … Read more
P0113 is an OBDII trouble code that occurs when the Mercury Mariner’s engine management computer detects that there is an issue with the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, specifically that there is a High Input Problem with it. P0113: IAT Sensor – High Input Problem The IAT sensor is responsible for measuring the air temperature … Read more
P0121 is a relatively common trouble code with the Mercury Mariner. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it can leave your vehicle in failsafe mode. OBDII code P0121 is a serious problem that requires serious attention. Diagnosing it can … Read more
If your Mercury Mariner has the P0304 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic OBD IIcode (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your vehicle’s fourth cylinder is misfiring. P0304 is a drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
P0457 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Mercury Mariner. This code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Mariner into a OBDII scanner. P0457 Indicates that there is a leak in the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System. It is similar to P0455 (large leak) and P0456 (small leak) … Read more
P0012 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Mercury Mariner can have VVT, and is known to develop this code. P0012 is generic, which means that it has the same definition for the Mariner as it does on any other … Read more