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.
- P05CEGeneric · PowertrainCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Performance Bank 1
- P05CFGeneric · PowertrainCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Performance Bank 2
- P05D0Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch A Circuit
- P05D1Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch A Circuit Low
- P05D2Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch A Circuit High
- P05D3Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch A Range/Performance
- P05D4Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch B Circuit
- P05D5Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch B Circuit Low
- P05D6Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch B Circuit High
- P05D7Generic · PowertrainDriver Mode Select Switch B Range/Performance
- P05D8Generic · PowertrainPCV Regulator Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P05D9Generic · PowertrainPCV Regulator Valve Control Circuit Low
- P05DAGeneric · PowertrainPCV Regulator Valve Control Circuit High
- P05DBGeneric · PowertrainBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit/Open
- P05DCGeneric · PowertrainBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
- P05DDGeneric · PowertrainBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Low
- P05DEGeneric · PowertrainBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit High
- P05DFGeneric · PowertrainBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P05E0Generic · PowertrainBrake Pedal Position Sensor A/B Correlation
- P05E1Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P05E2Generic · PowertrainA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P05E3Generic · PowertrainPark Brake Sensor/Switch Circuit
- P05E4Generic · PowertrainPark Brake Sensor/Switch Circuit Low
- P05E5Generic · PowertrainPark Brake Sensor/Switch Circuit High
- P05E6Generic · PowertrainPark Brake Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance
- P05E7Generic · PowertrainPark Brake Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P05E8Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Bypass Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P05E9Generic · PowertrainEngine Oil Bypass Valve Control Circuit Low
- P05EAGeneric · PowertrainEngine Oil Bypass Valve Control Circuit High
- P05EBGeneric · PowertrainCold Start SCR NOx Catalyst Inlet Temperature Too Low