OBD2 Code Lookup

Plain-English answers for every check engine code. Search 568 diagnostic trouble codes with plain-English causes, fixes, and costs.

Most common codes

P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0171
System Too Lean (Bank 1)
P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0301
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0128
Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Regulating Temperature)
P0442
Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)
P0455
Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Large Leak)
P0101
Mass or Volume Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0174
System Too Lean (Bank 2)
P0430
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0302
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0303
Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0304
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
P0421
Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0456
Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak)
P0401
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Insufficient Detected
P0740
Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
P0700
Transmission Control System Malfunction
P0562
System Voltage Low
P0340
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

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