P0439 OBD-II: Catalyst Heater Control Circuit
P0439 Severity
Will P0439 go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P0439?
Some Catalytic Converters are electronically heated to get the Catalytic Converter up to operating temperature quicker. If the heating element fails, the engine control module (PCM) will set code P0439.
OBD II Fault Code
- OBD II P0439
OBD-II Code Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure is defined as a Catalyst Heater Control Circuit
Some Catalytic Converters are electronically heated to get the Catalytic Converter up to operating temperature quicker. If the heating element fails, the engine control module (PCM) will set code P0439.
Common Problems That Trigger the P0439 Code
- Catalytic converter failure
- Catalytic converter failure
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
- Wiring issue
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