P050B
Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance
Generic code
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
High severity
Easy repair
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What P050B means
- Issue with ignition in the engine during cold start
Possible symptoms
- Poor fuel economy
- Engine knock on acceleration
- Displays an intermittent stumble or miss
Possible causes
- Faulty Ignition/Distributor engine speed sensor
- Faulty crankshaft position sensor
- Ignition/Distributor engine speed sensor harness is open or shorted
- Ignition/Distributor engine speed sensor circuit poor electrical connection
- Low battery charge
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
Related parts
- Ignition Coil: An ignition coil helps to ignite the fuel.This car's ignition coil has a problem which may cause engine misfire and rough idling
Possible solutions
- Visually inspect ignition/distributor sensor, crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor wiring and connectors for damage and/or corrosion
- Before replacing any parts, recharge or replaced battery, visually inspect the crank sensor and connector for any damage and repair as necessary
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