Saturn Sl1 P1278 Engine Trouble Code

Saturn Sl1 P1278 code can be about replacing a broken oxygen sensor can eventually lead to a busted catalytic convertor which can cost upwards of $2,000. Taking your car into a shop will cost you around $200 depending on the car. However, an oxygen sensor is easy to replace on many cars and is usually detailed in the owner's manual. If you know where the sensor is, you only have to unclip the old sensor and replace it with a new one. Regardless of how you approach it, you should get this fixed right away.

Saturn Sl1 P1278 Code Meaning :

When you check Saturn Sl1 car engine light came on code P1278 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1278 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P1278 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P1278 OBD-II Trouble Code Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Circuit Slow Response is one of the definitions for the P1278; however your vehicles manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1278 code. Please check below for you P1278 code.

Reason For P1278 Code

The reason of P1278 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction.

P1278 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.

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