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Manual family table for P-series codes. Use the prefix blocks to narrow the subsystem, check the coverage flag, then open the exact record.

FAMILY
P
COUNT
144
MODEL
INDEX

01 / Family summary

SERIES
P0xxx-P3xxx
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144
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02 / Coverage legend

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03 / Powertrain records

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CodeDefinitionCoverageSearch/mo
01 / P00xxP0008-P009732 full / 0 reference
P0008Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1Full1,000/moP0010Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Wiring issueFull4,400/moP0011Camshaft 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 chainFull12,100/moP0012Camshaft 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 chainFull4,400/moP0013Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Wiring issueFull2,900/moP0014Camshaft 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 chainFull12,100/moP0015"B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)Full1,900/moP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)Full9,900/moP0017Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)Full9,900/moP0018Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)Full2,400/moP0019Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)Full1,600/moP0021"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)Full2,400/moP0022"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)Full1,900/moP0024"B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)Full1,900/moP0030HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1)Full3,600/moP0031HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)Full3,600/moP0032HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)Full1,300/moP0036HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)Full3,600/moP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)Full3,600/moP0038HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)Full1,900/moP0050HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full1,300/moP0051HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full1,300/moP0053HO2S Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 1)Full1,600/moP0054HO2S Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 2)Full1,600/moP0056HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 2)Full1,300/moP0057HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 2)Full1,300/moP0068MAP/MAF - Throttle Position CorrelationFull1,900/moP0073Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High InputFull2,900/moP0087Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low Bank 1Full5,400/moP0088Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High Bank 1Full1,000/moP0089Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 PerformanceFull1,600/moP0097Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low Bank 1Full1,300/mo
02 / P01xxP0100-P019345 full / 0 reference
P0100Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit MalfunctionFull1,600/moP0101Large vacuum leaks, Split Intake Air Boot or PCV Hose, Defective intake manifold gaskets, Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF), Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit and or wiring problems, Defective Barometric Pressure Sensor, Dirty or contaminated Mass Air Flow Sensing wire or filament, PCM software needs to be updatedFull9,900/moP0102The Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) Sensor is unplugged or the wiring is damaged, Loose or corroded electrical terminals in the MAF Sensor circuit, Faulty MAF SensorFull8,100/moP0103Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit High InputFull1,300/moP0106Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance ProblemFull6,600/moP0107Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Sensor Circuit LowFull2,400/moP0108Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Sensor Circuit HighFull3,600/moP0111Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1Full880/moP0113Defective Intake Air Temperature Sensor, Dirty air filter, Defective Mass Air Flow Sensor, Faulty or corroded Intake Air Temperature Sensor wiring or connectionsFull14,800/moP0116Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance ProblemFull1,300/moP0117Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Low InputFull2,900/moP0118Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 High InputFull4,400/moP0120Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit MalfunctionFull1,000/moP0121Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance ProblemFull2,900/moP0122Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low InputFull2,900/moP0123Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High InputFull2,900/moP0125Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel ControlFull1,600/moP0128Defective Engine Thermostat, Defective Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Defective Intake Air Temperature Sensor, Defective Cooling System, Low Engine Coolant, Dirty Engine Coolant causing incorrect Coolant Temperature Sensor readings, Defective/always running Engine Cooling fan(s)Full22,200/moP013002 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank I Sensor 1)Full1,900/moP013102 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank I Sensor I)Full3,600/moP013202 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank I Sensor 1)Full2,400/moP013302 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)Full2,900/moP013402 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank I Sensor 1)Full2,900/moP0135Defective Oxygen Sensor/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor, defective Oxygen Sensor/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Heater Circuit, Exhaust System Leak, Intake Air System leak, Low Fuel Pressure, Defective Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Defective sensor wiring and or circuit problem, PCM software needs to be updated, Defective PCMFull6,600/moP013602 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank I Sensor 2)Full2,400/moP013702 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank I Sensor 2)Full5,400/moP013802 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank I Sensor 2)Full5,400/moP013902 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 2)Full2,400/moP014002 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 2)Full1,900/moP014102 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)Full6,600/moP015102 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full1,600/moP015202 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full1,000/moP015302 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full1,600/moP015402 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full1,300/moP015502 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)Full2,900/moP015702 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)Full2,400/moP015802 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)Full1,900/moP016102 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)Full2,900/moP0170Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 1)Full1,300/moP0171Control module software needs to be updated, Vacuum leaks (intake manifold gaskets, vacuum hoses, PCV hoses, etc.), Mass air flow sensor, Plugged fuel filter or weak fuel pump, Plugged or dirty fuel injectorsFull40,500/moP0172System too Rich (Bank 1)Full12,100/moP0174PCM software needs to be updated, Vacuum leaks (Intake Manifold Gaskets, vacuum hoses, PCV hoses, etc.), Faulty Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor, Plugged Fuel Filter or weak Fuel Pump, Plugged or dirty Fuel InjectorsFull14,800/moP0175System too Rich (Bank 2)Full4,400/moP0191Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1Full2,900/moP0193Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit High InputFull1,900/mo
03 / P02xxP0201-P02999 full / 0 reference
P0201Defective Fuel Injector, Faulty or corroded Fuel Injector, wiring, and or connections, Plugged Fuel Injector, Dirt in the Fuel InjectorFull1,600/moP0202Malfunction of the Fuel Injector, Malfunction of the PCM Fuel Injector driver circuit, Defective wiring/connections in the Fuel Injector wiring harness, Defective Fuel Injector power circuit(s)Full1,300/moP0203Fuel injector failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Wiring issueFull1,000/moP0204Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 4Full1,300/moP0222Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low InputFull1,300/moP0223Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit High InputFull1,000/moP0234Engine Turbocharger/Supercharger Overboost ConditionFull1,600/moP0236Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceFull1,000/moP0299Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost ConditionFull9,900/mo
04 / P03xxP0300-P039033 full / 0 reference
P0300Worn out spark plugs, ignition wires, coil(s), distributor cap and rotor (when applicable), Incorrect ignition timing, Vacuum leak(s), Low or weak fuel pressure, Improperly functioning EGR system, Defective Mass Air Flow Sensor, Defective Crankshaft and or Camshaft Sensor, Defective Throttle Position Sensor, Mechanical engine problems (i.e.—low compression, leaking head gasket(s), or valve problems)Full33,100/moP0301Worn out spark plugs, ignition wires, coil(s), distributor cap and rotor (when applicable), Incorrect ignition timing, Vacuum leak(s), Low or weak fuel pressure, Improperly functioning EGR system, Defective Mass Air Flow Sensor, Defective Crankshaft and or Camshaft Sensor, Defective Throttle Position Sensor, Mechanical engine problems (i.e.—low compression, leaking head gasket(s), or valve problems)Full12,100/moP0302Worn out spark plugs, ignition wires, coil(s), distributor cap and rotor (when applicable), Incorrect ignition timing, Vacuum leak(s), Low or weak fuel pressure, Improperly functioning EGR system, Defective Mass Air Flow Sensor, Defective Crankshaft and or Camshaft Sensor, Defective Throttle Position Sensor, Mechanical engine problems (i.e.—low compression, leaking head gasket(s), or valve problems)Full12,100/moP0303Worn out spark plugs, ignition wires, coil(s), distributor cap and rotor (when applicable), Incorrect ignition timing, Vacuum leak(s), Low or weak fuel pressure, Improperly functioning EGR system, Defective Mass Air Flow Sensor, Defective Crankshaft and or Camshaft Sensor, Defective Throttle Position Sensor, Mechanical engine problems (i.e.—low compression, leaking head gasket(s), or valve problems)Full12,100/moP0304Worn out spark plugs, ignition wires, coil(s), distributor cap and rotor (when applicable), Incorrect ignition timing, Vacuum leak(s), Low or weak fuel pressure, Improperly functioning EGR system, Defective Mass Air Flow Sensor, Defective Crankshaft and or Camshaft Sensor, Defective Throttle Position Sensor, Mechanical engine problems (i.e.—low compression, leaking head gasket(s), or valve problems)Full12,100/moP0305Cylinder 5 Misfire DetectedFull5,400/moP0306Cylinder 6 Misfire DetectedFull5,400/moP0307Cylinder 7 Misfire DetectedFull1,900/moP0308Cylinder 8 Misfire DetectedFull1,900/moP0315Crankshaft Position System Variation Not LearnedFull1,300/moP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)Full2,400/moP0320Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit MalfunctionFull1,000/moP0325Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)Full4,400/moP0326Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)Full1,000/moP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)Full2,900/moP0328Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)Full1,600/moP0330Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)Full1,600/moP0332Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit LowFull2,900/moP0335Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit MalfunctionFull8,100/moP0336Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceFull1,900/moP0339Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit IntermittentFull1,900/moP0340Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1 or Single SensorFull9,900/moP0341Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 or Single SensorFull3,600/moP0344Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 or Single SensorFull1,900/moP0345Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)Full2,900/moP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionFull2,900/moP0352Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionFull2,400/moP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionFull1,900/moP0354Ignition Coil D Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionFull2,400/moP0355Ignition Coil E Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionFull1,600/moP0356Ignition Coil F Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionFull1,600/moP0365Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1)Full2,400/moP0390Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 2)Full1,000/mo
05 / P04xxP0420-P04565 full / 0 reference
P0420Inefficient Catalytic Converter(s), Defective Front or Rear Oxygen Sensor(s), Misfiring enginesFull-P0430Defective Catalytic Converter, Internal engine damage resulting in high oil consumption and or a leaking Head Gasket has damaged the Catalytic ConverterFull-P0442Defective or damaged fuel cap, Distorted or damaged Fuel Tank Filler Neck, Small tear or puncture in the Evaporative system hose(s) and or Carbon Canister, Defective Fuel Tank Sending Unit gasket or seal, Small split in a seam of the Carbon Canister, Defective Evaporative Vent Valve and or Evaporative Purge Valve, Defective or damaged Fuel Tank, Defective Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, Defective Leak Detection Pump, Slightly loose and or worn clamps or hardened O-rings anywhere in the EVAP systemFull-P0455Missing fuel cap, Defective or damaged fuel cap, Distorted or damaged Fuel Tank Filler Neck, Torn or punctured Evaporative system hose(s), Defective Fuel Tank Sending Unit gasket or seal, Split or damaged Carbon Canister, Defective Evaporative Vent Valve and or Evaporative Purge Valve, Defective or damaged fuel tank, Defective Fuel Tank Pressure SensorFull-P0456Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak DetectedFull-
06 / P07xxP07001 full / 0 reference
P0700Defective Shift Solenoids, Defective Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Defective Valve Body, Dirty transmission fluid that restricts the hydraulic passagesFull-
07 / P20xxP20961 full / 0 reference
P2096Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1Full-
08 / P21xxP2101-P219612 full / 0 reference
P2101Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) assembly failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Throttle control motor failure, Wiring issueFull2,900/moP2111Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck OpenFull1,300/moP2112Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck ClosedFull1,000/moP2118Throttle Actuator A Control Motor Current Range/PerformanceFull1,000/moP2122Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) assembly failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Throttle control motor failure, Wiring issueFull1,900/moP2135Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) assembly failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) failure, Wiring issueFull3,600/moP2138Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) assembly failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) failure, Wiring issueFull2,900/moP2177System Too Lean Off Idle Bank 1Full3,600/moP2181Engine coolant heater failure, Engine coolant level is too low, Thermostat failureFull2,900/moP2187System Too Lean at Idle Bank 1Full1,900/moP2195O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1Full2,400/moP2196O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 1Full3,600/mo
09 / P22xxP2227-P22702 full / 0 reference
P2227Barometric Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit Range/PerformanceFull1,900/moP2270O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2Full2,400/mo
10 / P25xxP25091 full / 0 reference
P2509Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power relay failure, Wiring issueFull1,600/mo
11 / P26xxP2610-P26462 full / 0 reference
P2610An internal PCM problem, A problem with the PCM power or ground circuitFull1,900/moP2646A Rocker Arm Actuator System Performance/Stuck Off Bank 1Full2,900/mo
12 / P34xxP34001 full / 0 reference
P3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1Full1,900/mo