Full OBD1 Code List And How To Read Them At Home
Do you have a GM vehicle between 1980 to 1995? If so, there is a big chance your car has an OBD1 connector (ALDL). This …
Engine Problems
P0430 Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
The catalytic converter’s job is to break down dangerous pollutants produced by your car during combustion and turn them into less dangerous gases. Code P0430 …
P0420 Code: Catalyst System Low Efficiency – 13.2%
P0420 typically has to do with the catalytic converter and more significant repairs. Your car’s computer (PCM) has identified a catalytic converter issue if it …
P1450 Code: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes, (& How to Fix It)
A P1450 error code is an extension of OBD-II code P1. These codes are always displayed as P1XXX. The third numeral in the code sequence …
P0316 Code: Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)
The proper working of your engine is vital to run the vehicle smoothly. When one or more of your engine’s cylinders misfire, it may lead …
P0010 Code: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixes
The variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid is the latest technology installed in the latest vehicle models as part of the VVT system. It is one of …
P1326 Code: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms (& How to Fix)
The Check Engine Light (CEL) on your car isn’t always a sign of impending doom, but you should never assume the issue is minor. In …
P0523 Code: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixing
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles …
P06DD Code: Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
The oil pump supplies three to six gallons of oil to lubricate the engine. It’s the part of the fuel pressure oil system that forces …
P0128 Code: Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature
Error code P0128 simply means the coolant temperature is below the ability of the thermostat to regulate. This code may not alert you to the …
P0171 OBD-II Trouble Code: Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)
A P0171 code is set by your vehicle’s powertrain control module (PCM) when it detects that the air-to-fuel ratio of your vehicle is too lean. …
P0456 Error Code: Evaporative Emissions System – Small Leak Detected
Wondering why the check engine light is on and what is has to do with code P0456? Your vehicle has a complex evaporative emissions system …