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P3857 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P3857 engine trouble code is a kind of powertrain trouble code and theoretically you can drive for a few weeks or even months with a broken MAF sensor. You will notice a decrease in gas mileage and over time the car will eventually start stalling a lot. At a shop, the replacement cost is between $240-$400 depending on the car, but that's usually the cost of parts because the labor is relatively simple.

P3857 Fault Symptoms :

Check engine light comes on
Engine stalling or misfiring
Engine performance issues
Car not starting

If one of these reasons for P3857 code is occuring now you should check P3857 repair processes.
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P3857 Possible Solution:

Disconnected, dirty or fouled spark plugs are common causes for engines that won't start. Spark plugs typically need to be replaced every season or 25 hours of use. You should also check that the spark plug gap is set properly. If your spark plugs look good, problems with your ignition system can also preventing a spark. These can range from a faulty spark plug lead, shorted kill switch or flywheel key damage.

P3857 Code Meaning :

P	3	8	5	7
OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Ignition System Or Misfire	Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction	Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low	Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

The poor running symptoms are consistent with a MAP sensor malfunction. In addition, in some cases, a bad MAP sensor will not throw a code. Again, the ELD code likely represents a separate wiring issue.

P3857 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P3857 engine trouble code is about Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical.

Main reason For P3857 Code

The reason of P3857 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction.

P3857 the main thing to check is to verify the operation of the VCT solenoid. You're looking for a sticking or stuck VCt solenoid valve caused by contamination. Refer to vehicle specific repair manual to perform component tests for the VCT unit.

	Example: 0140