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.
- P0538Generic · PowertrainA/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0539Generic · PowertrainA/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- P053AGeneric · PowertrainPCV Heater A Control Circuit /Open
- P053BGeneric · PowertrainPCV Heater A Control Circuit Low
- P053CGeneric · PowertrainPCV Heater A Control Circuit High
- P053DGeneric · PowertrainPCV Heater A Performance
- P053EGeneric · PowertrainCrankcase Pressure Too High
- P053FGeneric · PowertrainCold Start Fuel Pressure Performance Bank 1
- P0540Generic · PowertrainIntake Air Heater A Circuit
- P0541Generic · PowertrainIntake Air Heater A Circuit Low
- P0542Generic · PowertrainIntake Air Heater A Circuit High
- P0543Generic · PowertrainIntake Air Heater A Circuit Open
- P0544Generic · PowertrainExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P0545Generic · PowertrainExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P0546Generic · PowertrainExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P0547Generic · PowertrainExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P0548Generic · PowertrainExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P0549Generic · PowertrainExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P054AGeneric · PowertrainCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P054BGeneric · PowertrainCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P054CGeneric · PowertrainCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2
- P054DGeneric · PowertrainCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2
- P054EGeneric · PowertrainIdle Control System - Fuel Quantity Lower Than Expected
- P054FGeneric · PowertrainIdle Control System - Fuel Quantity Higher Than Expected
- P0550Generic · PowertrainPower Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit
- P0551Generic · PowertrainPower Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance
- P0552Generic · PowertrainPower Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Low
- P0553Generic · PowertrainPower Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit High
- P0554Generic · PowertrainPower Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent
- P0555Generic · PowertrainBrake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit
