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Check P1290 Fault Code

When you check engine light came on code P1290 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1290 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P1290 Code Reason

P1290 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

P1290 Possible Fix :

If the culprit is a poor fuel pressure regulator, then I suggest looking around for a replacement part and taking your car to your local mechanic for installation. If you're a skilled mechanic, then you should be able to install a new fuel pressure regulator easily. But if you're just starting out, it's always best to have the professionals take care of this job. Believe me, the fuel pressure regulator is not an easy part to install.

P1290 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P1290 OBD-II Trouble Code Cylinder Head Temp Sensor Low Input is one of the definitions for the P1290; however your vehicles manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1290 code. Please check below for your specific

Reason For P1290 Code

The reason of P1290 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P1290 Cylinder Head Temp Sensor Low Input.

P1290 Solution:

Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal Malfunction The PCM counts the number of times vehicle speed transitions from 0 to a calibratable speed. After a calibratable number of speed transitions the PCM expects that the PSP input should have changed. This DTC is set if the transition is not detected. Vehicle towed with engine running Power steering hydraulic concern was repaired but DTC was not erased PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged Check, if possible, if vehicle was towed or power steering service was performed. Observe PSP V PID while checking wires for intermittents.

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How to Clear P1290 Trouble Code

An OBD 2 scanner is the best and safest way to erase a DTC from your car's system. This scanner communicates with the car's computer and instructs the computer to erase the code. It does not change or tweak the settings from inside the car or its systems.