One of the most common trouble codes with the Oldsmobile Silhouette is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Silhouette into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Oldsmobile Silhouette. Good Luck! … Read more
P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Oldsmobile Silhouette‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Silhouette uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more
P0410 is a generic OBDII trouble code. This means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Silhouette as it would any other vehicle. It is letting you know that there is an issue with the secondary air injection system. P0410: Secondary Air Injection System → Malfunction The secondary air injection system injects air … Read more
The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Oldsmobile Silhouette owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the van’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more
P0403 is a very common trouble code. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Silhouette as it would any other vehicle. It affects the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and technically means: P0403: EGR→ Circuit Malfunction A circuit malfunction implies that there is a wiring problem … Read more
P0401 is a common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for: The EGR system on a vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicles emissions output. There are three main parts of the Silhouette’s EGR system. … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Oldsmobile Silhouette is P0171. It indicates that your Oldsmobile Silhouette 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
P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Silhouette. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more
P0016 is know to occur in the Oldsmobile Silhouette 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
P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Oldsmobile Silhouette. 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