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.
- P051AGeneric · PowertrainCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit
- P051BGeneric · PowertrainCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P051CGeneric · PowertrainCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low
- P051DGeneric · PowertrainCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit High
- P051EGeneric · PowertrainCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P051FGeneric · PowertrainPCV Filter Restriction
- P0520Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit
- P0521Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch A Range/Performance
- P0522Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch A Low
- P0523Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch A High
- P0524Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Pressure Too Low
- P0525Generic · PowertrainCruise Control Servo Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0526Generic · PowertrainFan Speed Sensor Circuit
- P0527Generic · PowertrainFan Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0528Generic · PowertrainFan Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
- P0529Generic · PowertrainFan Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- P052AGeneric · PowertrainCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P052BGeneric · PowertrainCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P052CGeneric · PowertrainCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2
- P052DGeneric · PowertrainCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2
- P052EGeneric · PowertrainPCV Regulator Valve Performance
- P052FGeneric · PowertrainGlow Plug Control Module 1 System Voltage
- P0530Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit
- P0531Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P0532Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low
- P0533Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit High
- P0534Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Charge Loss
- P0535Generic · PowertrainA/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P0536Generic · PowertrainA/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0537Generic · PowertrainA/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
