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P0551 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P0551 engine trouble code is a kind of powertrain trouble code and when the check engine light comes P0551 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.

P0551 Fault Symptoms :

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

If one of these reasons for P0551 code is occuring now you should check P0551 repair processes.
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P0551 Possible Solution:

Disconnected, dirty or fouled spark plugs are common causes for engines that won't start. Spark plugs typically need to be replaced every season or 25 hours of use. You should also check that the spark plug gap is set properly. If your spark plugs look good, problems with your ignition system can also preventing a spark. These can range from a faulty spark plug lead, shorted kill switch or flywheel key damage.

P0551 Code Meaning :

P	0	5	5	1
OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low	Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction	Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low	Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

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.

P0551 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P0551 OBD-II Trouble Code Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor is installed to the power steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. This sensor is a potentiometer which transforms the power steering load in P0551 code.

Main reason For P0551 Code

The reason of P0551 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

P0551 the main thing to check is to verify the operation of the VCT solenoid. You're looking for a sticking or stuck VCt solenoid valve caused by contamination. Refer to vehicle specific repair manual to perform component tests for the VCT unit.

	Example: 0140