Generic fault codes
9415 Generic OBD-II fault codes: what each one means, and how to track it down.
How to read a code
- P
- SystemPowertrain
- 0
- Defined bySAE, the same on every car
- 4
- AreaAuxiliary emission controls
- 20
- FaultThe specific fault in that area
Read the code
Note every stored and pending code your scanner shows, such as P0420.
Find it
Search by code or by words. For a manufacturer code (P1, B1, C1, U1) pick your make: its meaning differs by make.
Open the code
Its page explains the symptoms, likely causes, the checks to run and the fixes.
- P000DGeneric · PowertrainB Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 2
- P000EGeneric · PowertrainFuel Volume Regulator Control Exceeded Learning Limit
- P000FGeneric · PowertrainFuel System Over Pressure Relief Valve Activated
- P0010Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
- P0012Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
- P0015Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0016Generic · PowertrainCrankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A
- P0017Generic · PowertrainCrankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B
- P0018Generic · PowertrainCrankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A
- P0019Generic · PowertrainCrankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor B
- P001AGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P001BGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P001CGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P001DGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P001EGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P001FGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P0020Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P0021Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2
- P0022Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2
- P0023Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P0024Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2
- P0025Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2
- P0026Generic · PowertrainIntake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
- P0027Generic · PowertrainExhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
- P0028Generic · PowertrainIntake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
- P0029Generic · PowertrainExhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
- P002AGeneric · PowertrainB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1