Generic Fault Codes & DTC List

Manufacturer and ECU-specific fault-code meanings. Check the stated ECU, model and code format against your diagnostic scan.

Generic fault codes — page 16
CodeMeaningApplicability
P0394Camshaft position (CMP) sensor B, bank 2circuit intermittentGeneric Generic OBD
P0400Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system -flow malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P0401Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system -insufficient flow detectedGeneric Generic OBD
P0402Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system -excessive flow detectedGeneric Generic OBD
P0403Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) -circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P0404Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system range/performance problemGeneric Generic OBD
P0405Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor A low inputGeneric Generic OBD
P0406Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor A high inputGeneric Generic OBD
P0407Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor B low inputGeneric Generic OBD
P0408Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor B high inputGeneric Generic OBD
P0409Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor A circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P040AExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" CircuitGeneric Generic OBD
P040BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" CircuitRange/PerformanceGeneric Generic OBD
P040CExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit LowGeneric Generic OBD
P040DExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit HighGeneric Generic OBD
P040EExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent/ErraticGeneric Generic OBD
P040FExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A"/"B" CorrelationGeneric Generic OBD
P0410Secondary air injection (AIR) system -malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P0411Secondary air injection (AIR) system -incorrect flow detectedGeneric Generic OBD
P0412Secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid A -circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P0413Secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid A -open circuitGeneric Generic OBD
P0414Secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid A -short circuitGeneric Generic OBD
P0415Secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid B -circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P0416Secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid B -open circuitGeneric Generic OBD
P0417Secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid B -short circuitGeneric Generic OBD
P0418Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay A -circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P0419Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay B -circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P041AExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "B" CircuitGeneric Generic OBD
P041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Range/PerformanceGeneric Generic OBD
P041CExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit LowGeneric Generic OBD
P041DExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit HighGeneric Generic OBD
P041EExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent/ErraticGeneric Generic OBD
P041FSecondary Air Injection System Switching Valve "A" Circuit LowGeneric Generic OBD
P0420Catalytic converter system, bank 1 -efficiency below thresholdGeneric Generic OBD
P0421Warm up catalytic converter, bank 1 -efficiency below thresholdGeneric Generic OBD
P0422Main catalytic converter, bank 1 -efficiency below thresholdGeneric Generic OBD
P0423Heated catalytic converter, bank 1 -efficiency below thresholdGeneric Generic OBD
P0424Heated catalytic converter, bank 1 -temperature below thresholdGeneric Generic OBD
P0425Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 1Generic Generic OBD
P0426Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 1 range/performanceGeneric Generic OBD
P0427Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 1 -low inputGeneric Generic OBD
P0428Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 1 high inputGeneric Generic OBD
P0429Catalytic converter heater, bank 1 -control circuit malfunctionGeneric Generic OBD
P042ACatalyst Temperature Sensor CircuitGeneric Generic OBD
P042BCatalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceGeneric Generic OBD
P042CCatalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit LowGeneric Generic OBD
P042DCatalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit HighGeneric Generic OBD
P042EExhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Control Stuck OpenGeneric Generic OBD
P042FExhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Control Stuck ClosedGeneric Generic OBD
P0430Catalytic converter system, bank 2 -efficiency below thresholdGeneric Generic OBD

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