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2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv P1838 Fault Code Check

When you check 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv car engine light came on code P1838 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However Cadillac manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1838 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

P1838 2014 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv Code Clear

On 1999 and later P1838 2014 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv engines, the instrument cluster has a built-in self-diagnostic mode that can be accessed by pressing and holding the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position (but don't crank or start engine). Continue to press and hold the SELECT/RESET button (for 5 seconds) until the word TEST is displayed by the odometer. Release the SELECT/RESET button within three seconds after the word TEST is displayed to begin the self-diagnostic mode.

2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv P1838 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P1838 Transmission Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure so you have to check ODB-II Fault Code Check list.

Reason For 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv P1838 Code

The reason of 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv P1838 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P1838 Transmission Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure.
P1838 Code Reason

2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv P1838 Possibble Fix Ways :

A failing oil pump can cause what's called oil starvation, which is almost always fatal to any engine. Overhead cam engines are especially at risk, because the cam and valve train are farther from the pump than they are in pushrod engines. Oil should be of a proper viscosity, which means it needs to be light enough to move quickly.

While fuel economy was increased, acceleration was seriously compromised, and the loss of engine vacuum led to a dangerous loss of braking assist when the P1838 2014 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv code system was in four-cylinder mode. In addition to these issues, while the company proposed a hydraulically controlled system that could be switched from within the car, the version they implemented had to be manually changed in the engine compartment using hand tools.

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