Check engine light on: Codes, Causes & Fixes
A steady check engine light means the engine computer has stored a fault that affects emissions or engine management. In most cases you can keep driving normally for now, but have the code read soon – many auto parts stores and any OBD-II scanner can do this. If the light came on right after refueling, check that the gas cap is tight; loose caps are a classic trigger for EVAP codes.
558Codes
2.7Average severity
12%High or critical
18%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
Most viewed
P0135
Powertrain
The heater inside the upstream oxygen sensor on bank 1 isn't working or its circuit is faulty.
Low
P0174
Powertrain
The cylinder bank without cylinder 1 is running lean even with the maximum fuel correction…
Moderate
P0113
Powertrain
The intake air temperature signal is stuck at maximum voltage, which usually means an open…
Low
P0171
Powertrain
The engine computer is adding the maximum extra fuel it's allowed on bank 1 and still sees…
Moderate
P0172
Powertrain
The engine computer is pulling as much fuel as it's allowed on bank 1 and the mixture is still…
Moderate
P0299
Powertrain
The turbo or supercharger isn't building the boost pressure the engine computer is asking for.
Moderate
All codes (331)
P2200
Powertrain
The engine computer lost a usable signal from the NOx sensor ahead of the SCR catalyst on bank…
Moderate
P2201
Powertrain
The upstream NOx sensor still communicates, but its readings don't match what the ECM expects.
Moderate
P2202
Powertrain
The upstream NOx sensor reports a signal or internal circuit below its lower limit.
Moderate
P2203
Powertrain
The upstream NOx sensor reports a value or circuit stuck above its upper limit.
Moderate
P2228
Powertrain
The baro sensor signal is below its valid range, as if the car were far higher than any road…
Moderate
P2262
Powertrain
The engine computer commanded boost but saw almost none, pointing to a mechanical turbo…
Moderate
P2263
Powertrain
Boost isn't tracking its target closely enough: too low, too high or too slow to respond.
Moderate
P2293
Powertrain
The second fuel pressure control stage can't hold its target; on VW/Audi 2.0T often…
Moderate
P229F
Powertrain
The NOx sensor after the SCR catalyst is sending believable-looking but wrong or sluggish…
Moderate
P242F
Powertrain
The DPF is filling up with ash that regeneration can't burn off; it needs cleaning…
Moderate
P2440
Powertrain
The valve that should seal the air pump off from the bank 1 exhaust stays open, letting hot…
Moderate
P2442
Powertrain
The bank 2 secondary air valve on a V engine doesn't seal, so exhaust pulses reach the air pump…
Moderate
P244A
Powertrain
The pressure drop across the DPF is lower than physically expected: a hose is off…
Moderate
P244B
Powertrain
The DPF is resisting exhaust flow far more than it should – usually a filter packed with soot…
Moderate
P2452
Powertrain
The ECU has lost a usable signal from the DPF pressure sensor – usually a wiring, connector…
Moderate
P2453
Powertrain
The DPF pressure reading doesn't make sense for the exhaust flow – most often a hose or tube…
Moderate
P2454
Powertrain
The DPF pressure sensor's signal voltage has dropped below the lowest value a working sensor…
Moderate
P2455
Powertrain
The DPF pressure signal is stuck above its valid range – a wiring fault, or a filter that's…
Moderate
P2457
Powertrain
The EGR cooler isn't cooling the recirculated exhaust enough – it's clogged, bypassed or low…
Moderate
P2458
Powertrain
A DPF regen took too long or never finished, usually from short trips or exhaust that won't get…
Moderate
P2459
Powertrain
The DPF is regenerating far more often than it should for the miles driven.
Moderate
P2463
Powertrain
The DPF is loaded with more soot than the ECU allows; it needs a regen or cleaning before it…
High
P246C
Powertrain
The DPF is so restricted that the ECM has cut engine power to protect the turbo, EGR system…
High
P2502
Powertrain
The ECM distrusts the charging system – no output, wrong voltage or an implausible alternator…
Moderate
P2503
Powertrain
The alternator can't reach the voltage the ECM asks for – usually a worn alternator or slipping…
Moderate
P2504
Powertrain
The charging system is overcharging – too much voltage can boil the battery and damage…
High
P25A2
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The brake module stored a fault and asked the engine computer to turn on the check engine light.
Moderate
P2647
Powertrain
The VTEC oil pressure switch reports the high-lift rockers engaged while the engine computer…
Moderate
P26B7
Ford · Powertrain
The PCM sees an open circuit to the electric coolant bypass valve on Ford's 1.6L EcoBoost…
Moderate
P2714
Powertrain
Transmission pressure solenoid D isn't regulating pressure as commanded – a classic source…
Moderate