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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.

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12%High or critical
18%DIY-friendly
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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 P1682 Chevrolet · Powertrain The engine computer's two ignition power feeds disagree, which can cause stalling or Reduced… High 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 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 P2006 Powertrain The intake swirl or runner flaps stay shut when the ECU wants them open, choking airflow… Moderate 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 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

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