Code guides
Common fault codes, explained from the dictionary.
Each guide shows the dictionary meaning with a link to its source, manufacturer-specific entries where the dictionary has them, related codes and plain-language terms. We do not guess repair costs or say whether a car is safe to drive.
- P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
- P0430
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2
- P0171
System Too Lean Bank 1
- P0174
System Too Lean Bank 2
- P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0301
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0302
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
- P0303
Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
- P0304
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
- P0011
A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
- P0016
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A
- P0128
Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
- P0455
EVAP System Leak Detected - Large Leak
- P0456
EVAP System Leak Detected (very small leak)
- P0442
EVAP System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0101
Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P0135
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P0401
EGR A Flow Insufficient Detected
- P0507
Idle Control System RPM - Higher Than Expected
- P1086
Manufacturer-specific: BMW, Subaru