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P01763.0L FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES USING ETHANOL/METHANOL (E85/M85) AND/OR GASOLINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/16/96
P0176Falha na calibração do sensor de etanol
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10Original wording in English
JEEP
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0176 - Falha na calibração do sensor de etanol. This bulletin involves inspectin…
MAZDA
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 2, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION, INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, ABS DTC 9, RABS DTC 16, OR A DELAYED OR HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
FORD
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION, INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, ABS DTC 9, RABS DTC 16, OR A DELAYED OR HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
FORD
EXHBITING A ROUGH IDLE, ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION, INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176 OR P1000, ABS DTC C1230, RABS DTC 9 OR 16, OR A DELAYED OR HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
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8A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | FORD ↗ | Year unknown |
| Ford | RANGER ↗ | 2001 |
| Ford | RANGER ↗ | 2000 |
| Ford | RANGER ↗ | 1999 |
| Ford | TAURUS ↗ | 1996 |
| Jeep | COMPASS ↗ | 2026 |
| Mazda | B-SERIES TRUCK ↗ | 2001 |
| Mazda | B-SERIES TRUCK ↗ | 2000 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.