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
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P0174
Powertrain
The cylinder bank without cylinder 1 is running lean even with the maximum fuel correction…
Moderate
P0420
Powertrain
The bank 1 catalytic converter no longer stores enough oxygen to clean the exhaust properly.
Low
P0101
Powertrain
The MAF sensor's airflow reading doesn't match what the engine computer expects…
Low
P0113
Powertrain
The intake air temperature signal is stuck at maximum voltage, which usually means an open…
Low
P0135
Powertrain
The heater inside the upstream oxygen sensor on bank 1 isn't working or its circuit is faulty.
Low
P0171
Powertrain
The engine computer is adding the maximum extra fuel it's allowed on bank 1 and still sees…
Moderate
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P0734
Powertrain
Fourth gear (overdrive on four-speed units) doesn't hold the expected input-to-output speed…
Moderate
P0735
Powertrain
Fifth gear slips or isn't fully applied; the TCM measures a ratio that doesn't fit 5th.
Moderate
P0740
Powertrain
The computer found an open or faulty circuit to the torque converter clutch solenoid, so lockup…
Low
P0741
Powertrain
The torque converter lockup clutch slips or won't engage when the computer commands it.
Moderate
P0742
Powertrain
The converter lockup clutch stays applied when it should be released, which can stall…
High
P0743
Powertrain
The TCC solenoid circuit shows an electrical fault such as a short, overcurrent or out-of-range…
Low
P0744
Powertrain
Lockup control drops in and out: an intermittent TCC circuit, or on some makes a lockup…
Moderate
P0746
Powertrain
Solenoid A doesn't control pressure as commanded: harsh or soft shifts, or limp mode.
Moderate
P0748
Powertrain
The TCM detected an electrical fault (open, short or wrong current) in pressure control…
Moderate
P0750
Powertrain
The transmission computer sees a fault in shift solenoid A or its circuit and can't use it…
Moderate
P0751
Powertrain
Solenoid A is wired fine but its valve isn't doing its job, so gears are missing – often stuck…
High
P0753
Powertrain
The control circuit for shift solenoid A reads open, shorted or out of range – an electrical…
Moderate
P0755
Powertrain
The TCM detects an electrical problem with shift solenoid B, the second on/off shift valve.
Moderate
P0756
Powertrain
Solenoid B isn't moving fluid the way the TCM expects – the car may pull away in 3rd or 4th.
High
P0760
Powertrain
A fault in shift solenoid C's circuit – usually means lost overdrive or upper gears, or limp…
Moderate
P0770
Powertrain
Solenoid E in a five- or six-speed automatic isn't working as commanded: electrical fault…
Moderate
P0773
Powertrain
The transmission computer found an open, short or wrong current in the solenoid E circuit…
Moderate
P0776
Powertrain
Pressure control solenoid B isn't delivering the pressure the TCM asks for – harsh or slipping…
Moderate
P0780
Powertrain
A gear change didn't complete the way the TCM expected, but it can't pin the fault to one part.
Moderate
P0781
Powertrain
The upshift from 1st to 2nd is too slow, slips or never completes properly.
Moderate
P0841
Powertrain
Pressure sensor or switch A reports a value that doesn't fit the gear or pressure the TCM…
Moderate
P0851
Powertrain
The engine computer sees the park/neutral input stuck at low voltage, often from a short…
Low
P0852
Powertrain
The park/neutral input reads too high, usually from an open circuit, unplugged connector or bad…
Low
P0868
Powertrain
Measured transmission line pressure is below what the TCM commanded – clutches can slip…
High
P0884
Powertrain
The transmission computer's power supply dropped out briefly – usually a battery, ground…
Moderate
P0887
Powertrain
The circuit that switches the transmission power relay reads high voltage when it shouldn't.
Moderate
P0894
Powertrain
The transmission computer measured slip inside the gearbox that shouldn't be there. Clutches…
High
P090C
Ford · Powertrain
The PowerShift TCM sees a low signal on the motor that works clutch B, the even-gear…
Moderate
P0A0F
Powertrain
The hybrid system spun the gas engine with its motor-generator to start it, but the engine…
High
P0A1F
Powertrain
The module that manages the high-voltage battery failed its self-check or reports implausible…
Moderate