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P3278 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P3278 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.

P3278 Fault Symptoms :

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

If one of these reasons for P3278 code is occuring now you should check P3278 repair processes.
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P3278 Possible Solution:

Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Malfunction In Key On, Engine Off Self-Test, this DTC indicates the PSP input to the PCM is high. In Key On, Engine Running Self-Test, this DTC indicates that the PSP input did not change state. Steering wheel must be turned during Key On, Engine Running Self-Test PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged.

P3278 Code Meaning :

P	3	2	7	8
OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Ignition System Or Misfire	Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input	Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault	Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

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.

P3278 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P3278 engine trouble code is about Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

Main reason For P3278 Code

The reason of P3278 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input.

P3278 DTC reports a sensor fault, replacement of the sensor is unlikely to resolve the underlying problem. The fault is most likely to be caused by the systems that the sensor is monitoring, but might even be caused by the wiring to the sensor itself.

	Example: 0140