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OBD-II Trouble Codes: Meaning & Fixes

OBD-II trouble codes are five-character codes stored by your vehicle's computers when a monitored system goes out of range. Browse them by system (P, B, C, U), by sub-system or by the symptom you notice. Each code page explains what the code means, how serious it is, whether you can keep driving, the likely causes in order, how to diagnose it and what repairs typically cost.

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P1326 Kia · Powertrain Kia's engine computer detected early rod-bearing wear through the knock sensor and capped… Critical P1336 Ford · Powertrain The Ford PCM sees the cam and crank signals out of step, usually from a mistimed or worn cam… Moderate P1340 Volkswagen · Powertrain The cam signal no longer lines up with the crank signal – often a jumped belt or stretched… High P1345 Chevrolet · Powertrain The cam signal is out of step with the crank signal; on Vortec engines usually a mis-set… Moderate P1346 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's ECM sees the intake cam signal in the wrong place relative to the crankshaft signal. Moderate P1349 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's VVT-i system isn't moving the intake camshaft to the position the ECM is asking for. Moderate P1354 Toyota · Powertrain On a Toyota V6 or V8, the bank 2 intake camshaft isn't reaching the timing the ECM commands. Moderate P1361 Honda · Powertrain The top dead center (TDC) sensor signal keeps dropping out for a moment while the engine… Moderate P1362 Honda · Powertrain The PCM gets no signal at all from the top dead center (TDC) sensor; stalling or a no-start… High P1380 Chevrolet · Powertrain A misfire was detected, and the ABS module couldn't supply rough-road data to confirm it wasn't… Moderate P1381 Chevrolet · Powertrain A misfire was detected while the PCM had lost contact with the ABS module that supplies… Moderate P1391 Jeep · Powertrain The PCM keeps briefly losing the cam or crank position signal, which can make your Jeep stumble… Moderate P1399 Honda · Powertrain An older Honda's PCM counted misfires that jump between cylinders instead of staying in one. Moderate P1516 Chevrolet · Powertrain The electronic throttle didn't move to where the computer commanded, so the engine drops into… Moderate P1519 Honda · Powertrain The PCM found a fault in the idle air control valve (IACV) circuit on a Honda with a cable… Moderate P1529 Kia · Powertrain Your Kia's transmission computer found a fault and asked the engine computer to light the check… Moderate P1603 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's ECM logged that the engine stopped by itself while running, without the key being… Moderate P1604 Toyota · Powertrain Toyota's ECM recorded a start that took too long, failed, or died within seconds of firing. Moderate P1607 Honda · Powertrain The Honda engine computer's self-test found a fault inside its own circuitry. Moderate P1610 Nissan · Powertrain After repeated failed immobilizer checks, the Nissan ECM has locked itself and won't let… Moderate P1612 Nissan · Powertrain The Nissan ECM and the immobilizer (IMMU or BCM) couldn't complete their ID exchange, so… Moderate P1614 Nissan · Powertrain The Nissan immobilizer couldn't read the transponder chip in the key, so the engine isn't… Moderate P1626 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer lost the 'OK to fuel' signal from the Chevy anti-theft system, so it may… Moderate P1631 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer received the wrong anti-theft password, so it blocks starting or fuel. Moderate P1682 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer's two ignition power feeds disagree, which can cause stalling or Reduced… High 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

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