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U0538 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of U0538 engine trouble code is a kind of network trouble code and theoretically you can drive for a few weeks or even months with a broken MAF sensor. You will notice a decrease in gas mileage and over time the car will eventually start stalling a lot. At a shop, the replacement cost is between $240-$400 depending on the car, but that's usually the cost of parts because the labor is relatively simple.

U0538 Fault Symptoms :

Check engine light comes on
Engine stalling or misfiring
Engine performance issues
Car not starting

If one of these reasons for U0538 code is occuring now you should check U0538 repair processes.
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U0538 Possible Solution:

Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Malfunction In Key On, Engine Off Self-Test, this DTC indicates the PSP input to the PCM is high. In Key On, Engine Running Self-Test, this DTC indicates that the PSP input did not change state. Steering wheel must be turned during Key On, Engine Running Self-Test PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged.

U0538 Code Meaning :

U	0	5	3	8
OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code For Engine	Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low	Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)	Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

The poor running symptoms are consistent with a MAP sensor malfunction. In addition, in some cases, a bad MAP sensor will not throw a code. Again, the ELD code likely represents a separate wiring issue.

U0538 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code Description

U0538 engine trouble code is about Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

Main reason For U0538 Code

The reason of U0538 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

U0538 code on vehicles with electronically controlled automatic transmissions, the 3-4 shift solenoid is responsible for actuating the hydraulic circuits to activate clutches or bands that change gears inside the automatic transmission.

	Example: 0140