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U3187 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of U3187 engine trouble code is a kind of network trouble code and when the check engine light comes U3187 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.

U3187 Fault Symptoms :

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

If one of these reasons for U3187 code is occuring now you should check U3187 repair processes.
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U3187 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.

U3187 Code Meaning :

U	3	1	8	7
OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code For Engine	Ignition System Or Misfire	Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High	Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction	Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

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.

U3187 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code Description

U3187 engine trouble code is about Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical.

Main reason For U3187 Code

The reason of U3187 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High.

U3187 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