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Check U1049 Fault Code

When you check engine light came on code U1049 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 U1049 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

U1049 Code Reason

U1049 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.

U1049 Possible Fix :

Detonation, or spark knock, is a type of combustion caused by the buildup of too much heat and pressure in the engine's combustion chamber. When this happens, you should be able to hear a metallic knocking or pinging noise. A small amount of detonation usually won't cause major damage, but heavy knocks or prolonged detonation can cause serious damage to your parts. It can punch holes in your pistons, crush rod bearings, blow head gaskets, crack rings, and pound out piston ring grooves. Prolonged pinging noises are a definite cause for concern.

U1049 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code Description

U1049 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id so you have to check ODB-II Fault Code Check list.

Reason For U1049 Code

The reason of U1049 OBD-II Fault Code Check is U1049 SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id.

U1049 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 U1049 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.