OBD-II Fault Codes
Look up a code from your scanner. Every code page shows the risk first, then what it means, possible causes and how it is diagnosed.
Codes and titles follow SAE J2012 · Maker notes verified per make and engine · How we verify
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Powertrain codes by subsystem
P00xxFuel, air metering and auxiliary emission controlsP01xxFuel and air meteringP02xxFuel and air metering (injector circuit)P03xxIgnition system and misfireP04xxAuxiliary emission controlsP05xxVehicle speed, idle control and auxiliary inputsP06xxComputer and auxiliary outputsP07xxTransmissionP2xxxAdditional generic codes (fuel, air, emissions)
Most searched codes
P0420Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)Normal riskP0300Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedHigh riskP0171System Too Lean (Bank 1)Normal riskP0128Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)Normal riskP0455Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Large Leak)Normal riskP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Flow Insufficient DetectedNormal riskP0442Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Small Leak)Normal riskP0700Transmission Control System (MIL Request)Normal riskP0299Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost ConditionNormal riskP0172System Too Rich (Bank 1)Normal riskP0135O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1)Normal riskP0113Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit HighNormal risk
How to read a fault code
The letter is the system, the first digit says generic or maker-specific, the next digit the subsystem and the last two the exact fault. Fault Code Lookup →All fault codes
P0700Transmission Control System (MIL Request)Normal riskP0710Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" CircuitNormal riskP0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/PerformanceNormal riskP0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit LowNormal riskP0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit HighNormal riskP0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit IntermittentNormal riskP0715Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" CircuitHigh riskP0716Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Range/PerformanceHigh riskP0717Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No SignalHigh riskP0718Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit IntermittentHigh riskP0720Output Speed Sensor CircuitNormal riskP0721Output Speed Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceNormal riskP0722Output Speed Sensor Circuit No SignalNormal riskP0723Output Speed Sensor Circuit IntermittentNormal riskP0730Incorrect Gear RatioHigh riskP0731Gear 1 Incorrect RatioHigh riskP0732Gear 2 Incorrect RatioHigh riskP0733Gear 3 Incorrect RatioHigh riskP0734Gear 4 Incorrect RatioHigh riskP0735Gear 5 Incorrect RatioHigh riskP0736Reverse Incorrect RatioHigh riskP0740Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit/OpenNormal riskP0741Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance Or Stuck OffHigh riskP0742Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck OnHigh riskP0743Torque Converter Clutch Circuit ElectricalNormal riskP0744Torque Converter Clutch Circuit IntermittentNormal riskP0750Shift Solenoid "A"Normal riskP0751Shift Solenoid "A" Performance/Stuck OffHigh riskP0752Shift Solenoid "A" Stuck OnHigh riskP0753Shift Solenoid "A" ElectricalNormal riskP0755Shift Solenoid "B"Normal riskP0756Shift Solenoid "B" Performance/Stuck OffHigh riskP0757Shift Solenoid "B" Stuck OnHigh riskP0758Shift Solenoid "B" ElectricalNormal riskP0760Shift Solenoid "C"Normal riskP0765Shift Solenoid "D"Normal riskP0770Shift Solenoid "E"Normal riskP0780Shift ErrorHigh riskP07811-2 ShiftHigh riskP07822-3 ShiftHigh riskP07833-4 ShiftHigh riskP07844-5 ShiftHigh risk