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P0388 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P0388 engine trouble code is a kind of powertrain trouble code and when the check engine light comes P0388 code on the first you should check is the gas cap. Pull over, retighten it, and take a look at the cap to see if it has any cracks in it. Continue driving and see if the check engine light turns off. Alternately, you can purchase a gas cap for about $3 at an auto parts store. All you need to do is take the old one off and screw on the new one. If you've already made it to the store, you might as well just replace it. While not car-threatening, it's good to take care of this right away to improve gas mileage.

P0388 Fault Symptoms :

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

If one of these reasons for P0388 code is occuring now you should check P0388 repair processes.
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P0388 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.

P0388 Code Meaning :

P	0	3	8	8
OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent	Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction	Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

The oxygen (02) sensors on your car measure the oxygen in the exhaust to determine how rich or lean the ratio of fuel and air are in the cylinders. Optimizing this mixture means better fuel economy and fewer exhaust emissions.

P0388 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P0388 OBD-II Trouble Code The Crankshaft position sensor also known as the crank position sensor is an electronic device used in an engine to record the rate at which the crankshaft is spinning. This information is used by the P0388 code.

Main reason For P0388 Code

The reason of P0388 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent.

P0388 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