Powertrain fault codes
14821 Powertrain 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.
- P0001Generic · PowertrainFuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Generic · PowertrainFuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit Performance
- P0003Generic · PowertrainFuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit Low
- P0004Generic · PowertrainFuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit High
- P0005Generic · PowertrainFuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open
- P0006Generic · PowertrainFuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit Low
- P0007Generic · PowertrainFuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit High
- P0008Generic · PowertrainEngine Position System Performance Bank 1
- P0009Generic · PowertrainEngine Position System Performance Bank 2
- P000AGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
- P000BGeneric · PowertrainB Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
- P000CGeneric · PowertrainA Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 2
- 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
- P0010Audi · PowertrainPowertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Wiring issue
- P0011Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
- P0011Audi · PowertrainCamshaft variable timing solenoid failure, Engine oil level is too low, The engine is not timed correctly, The engine oil does not meet the manufacturer's requirements, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Worn timing chain
- P0012Generic · PowertrainA Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0012Audi · PowertrainCamshaft variable timing solenoid failure, Engine oil level is too low, The engine is not timed correctly, The engine oil does not meet the manufacturer's requirements, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Worn timing chain
- P0013Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0013Audi · PowertrainPowertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Wiring issue
- P0014Generic · PowertrainB Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
- P0014Audi · PowertrainCamshaft variable timing solenoid failure, Engine oil level is too low, The engine is not timed correctly, The engine oil does not meet the manufacturer's requirements, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Worn timing chain
- 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