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Powertrain Codes (P-Codes): Full List

Powertrain codes start with P and cover the engine, fuel and ignition systems, emission controls and the transmission. They are the codes that most often turn on the check engine light and the ones most relevant to a smog check or emissions test. The third character narrows it down: 1–2 fuel and air metering, 3 ignition and misfire, 4 emission controls, 5 speed and idle, 6 computer and outputs, 7–9 transmission, A hybrid.

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P1690 Hyundai · Powertrain The engine computer asked the SMARTRA immobilizer unit to check your key and got no answer back. Moderate P1693 Kia · Powertrain The immobilizer couldn't read a valid code from the chip in your Kia key, so the engine isn't… Moderate P1698 Jeep · Powertrain The engine computer stopped hearing from the transmission computer, often leaving the Jeep… Moderate P1702 Ford · Powertrain Ford's gear selector position signal drops out now and then, so the PCM briefly loses track… Moderate P1735 Volkswagen · Powertrain The DSG control unit lost a valid signal from the sensor that tracks clutch 1 and locks out… High P175D Volkswagen · Powertrain The DSG computer saw clutch 1 let go while it was supposed to stay engaged, so it cut… High P1778 Nissan · Powertrain The Jatco CVT's step motor is being commanded, but the pulley ratio isn't following it as it… High P17F0 Nissan · Powertrain The TCM detected judder it blames on the CVT itself, usually belt or pulley slip inside… High P17F1 Nissan · Powertrain The TCM caught a judder event it links to the CVT's control valve (valve body), not yet to belt… Moderate P1E00 Chevrolet · Powertrain Volt/Bolt pointer code: the hybrid/EV controller found a fault and asked for the check engine… Moderate P2002 Powertrain The ECU thinks the diesel particulate filter isn't trapping soot properly — or it can't measure… Moderate P2004 Powertrain The intake runner or tumble flaps stay open when told to close, usually a vacuum or linkage… Low P2006 Powertrain The intake swirl or runner flaps stay shut when the ECU wants them open, choking airflow… Moderate P2009 Powertrain The runner or tumble flap solenoid circuit reads too low: a short to ground, an open coil… Low P200A Powertrain The ECU switched the intake runner flaps but the system didn't respond the way it should. Low P2015 Powertrain The sensor on the intake manifold flaps reports a position that doesn't match what the ECU… Low P204F Powertrain The DEF/SCR system isn't cutting NOx the way it should; ignored, it leads to a severe speed… Moderate P207F Powertrain The ECM thinks the DEF in the tank is too weak or contaminated, often right after a refill. Moderate P2096 Powertrain The sensor behind the catalytic converter keeps reporting lean, and the ECU has run out of room… Low P2097 Powertrain The sensor behind the converter keeps seeing rich exhaust, and the ECU can't lean the mixture… Low P20E8 Powertrain The DEF pump can't build or hold enough pressure; suspect a leak, frozen line, clogged filter… Moderate P20EE Powertrain The SCR catalyst isn't removing enough NOx; DEF quality, dosing, a NOx sensor or the catalyst… Moderate P2100 Powertrain The computer can't push current through the throttle motor – the circuit to the throttle body… High P2101 Powertrain The throttle plate isn't reaching the position the computer asks for, fast enough or accurately… Moderate P2102 Powertrain Too little current or voltage reaches the throttle motor – usually resistance in the feed, not… Moderate P2103 Powertrain The throttle motor circuit draws too much current – a short, a shorted motor or a plate that… Moderate P2104 Powertrain A fail-safe has locked the engine at idle and the gas pedal no longer works – another code… High P2105 Powertrain The engine computer shut the engine off on purpose because it could no longer control… Critical P2106 Powertrain Reduced-power limp mode: the PCM caught a throttle or pedal fault – look for the companion code. Moderate P2107 Powertrain The processor supervising the electronic throttle failed its self-check – a computer fault, not… High

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