The fault code P0121 is a sign of a problem in your engine’s throttle (TP) position sensor. This code can cause serious problems and your vehicle may not start. The P0121 code is a ‘Throttle/Pedal position sensor “A” circuit range/performance ...
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P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow (MAF) Sensor ‘A’ Circuit Low Fault: What is it?
The fault code P0102 refers to a transmission code in general. This code is for OBD-II equipped cars with a Mass air Flow sensor. Toyota, Infiniti Nissan, Jaguar Audi Mercedes, Dodge, Hyundai Chevy Ford etc. are just a few of ...
P0443 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction Fault: What is it?
The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System helps to prevent fuel vapours in the tank from being released by burning them inside the engine. The powertrain control module of your vehicle (PCM/ECM), logs different fault code depending on the issue experienced by ...
P0507 Engine’s Idle Control System RPM is Higher Than Expected Fault: What is it?
This code is an OBD2 general fault code that refers to a problem with the idle control system. This code is similar to P0505 or P0506. The P0507 fault indicates that the idle system has higher RPMs than expected. The ...
P0016 Crankshaft Position and Camshaft Position Sensors are Out of Sync (correlation), Bank 1, Sensor A Fault: What is it?
The camshaft and the crankshaft are two of the most important parts in your engine. These two components must be perfectly synced for the engine to function smoothly. The engine can malfunction if they aren’t synchronised. This will trigger the ...
P0013 “B” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit on Bank 1 Fault: What is it?
Fault code P0013 means ‘B’ Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit/Open (Bank 1). This is an OBD-II general fault code that is related to variable camshaft and valve timing components. In an engine with variable valve timing (VVT), the camshaft is adjustable ...
P2610 ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance Fault: What is it?
The Engine Control Module or Powertrain Control Module cannot determine if the engine is on or off. The engine controller, also known as the ECM, monitors the input signals to the engine in order to determine if the engine is ...
P0325 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction Fault: What is it?
The fault code P0325 may indicate a problem with the knock sensor. This code is generated when the vehicle’s main computer, also known as the powertrain controller module (ECM/PCM), detects an issue with the knocksensor or its circuit. To alert ...
P0421 Warm-Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) Fault: What is it?
The P0421 fault code indicates that the catalytic convert is not heating. The catalytic convert closest to the engine is referred to as Bank 1. This fault code is not found in most vehicles. The most common Mazda and Mitsubishi ...
P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor ‘A’ Circuit Malfunction Fault: What is it?
The engine and transmission of your vehicle are monitored by a number of sensors. The sensors communicate constantly with the main computer of the vehicle (Powertrain Control module or PCM/ECM), to ensure that the vehicle is operating correctly. Fault code ...