Code P0040
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Code P0040
I own a 2014 Mercedes’ Benz c350 sport I recently changed 5 of the spark plugs 1 I couldn’t get and the intake plenum gaskets were also changed about a week maybe two the check engine light came on and this error code P0040 showed up is it possible what I changed caused it? And if so how would I go about fixing it.
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The P0040 code is set when the powertrain control module or PCM perceives that the wiring harnesses from the sensors have been crossed. It determines this through a logic-based strategy. Code P0040 refers to a condition wherein the first oxygen (O2) sensors downstream from the engine have swapped wiring.
This is what I found about the code so since it’s down stream it could be what I changed? Thanks for the help.
This is what I found about the code so since it’s down stream it could be what I changed? Thanks for the help.
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The P0040 code is set when the powertrain control module or PCM perceives that the wiring harnesses from the sensors have been crossed. It determines this through a logic-based strategy. Code P0040 refers to a condition wherein the first oxygen (O2) sensors downstream from the engine have swapped wiring.
This is what I found about the code so since it’s down stream it could be what I changed? Thanks for the help.
This is what I found about the code so since it’s down stream it could be what I changed? Thanks for the help.
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Yes I was just asking if what I changed the spark plugs and plenum gaskets could cause the P0040 error code to appear from a bad spark plug or the gaskets not sealing properly.
I think what you meant was what I changed could of caused it and if so thanks for all your help
I think what you meant was what I changed could of caused it and if so thanks for all your help
Last edited by Chadblontz; Mar 3, 2022 at 10:40 AM. Reason: I think I misunderstood the answer
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Changing the plugs is a pain in the *** since you have to remove the intake manifold and disconnect several wires. It is possible that you either missed a connection when you put things back together. Plugs or the seals should not cause this code, but I could be wrong. However, all of the fixes mention connecting the O2 sensors correctly or replacing them with new OE sensors.
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The other possibility is the crank position sensor may be bad. But I think if that was the case, both banks of cylinders would throw codes.
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