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Check U1209 Fault Code

When you check engine light came on code U1209 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 U1209 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

U1209 Code Reason

U1209 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.

U1209 Possible Fix :

Probably the biggest result of injector failure is due to the injectors having excessive return flow or back leakage. This is due to worn parts which allow excessive fuel to go through the diesel injector and to return back to the tank or fuel system. This causes a drop in rail pressure which results in hard starting or not starting at all.

U1209 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code Description

U1209 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Seat Switches so you have to check ODB-II Fault Code Check list.

Reason For U1209 Code

The reason of U1209 OBD-II Fault Code Check is U1209 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Seat Switches.

U1209 Solution:

Excessive air inflow can be caused by a vacuum leak, a dirty sensor or, an exhaust gas recirculation valve not closing properly. If the problem is not enough fuel, the culprit may be dirty injectors or fuel filters, a weak fuel pump or a leaky fuel pressure regulator. The lean fuel mix error may be accompanied by rough idling, engine misfires, hesitation during acceleration and overall poor engine performance.

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How to Clear U1209 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.