Generic Fault Codes & DTC List
Manufacturer and ECU-specific fault-code meanings. Check the stated ECU, model and code format against your diagnostic scan.
| Code | Meaning | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| P0495 | Engine coolant blower motor speed -high | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0496 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -high purge flow | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0497 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -low purge flow | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0498 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control circuit low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0499 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control -circuit high | Generic Generic OBD |
| P049A | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Flow | Generic Generic OBD |
| P049B | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Flow Insufficient Detected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P049C | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Flow Excessive Detected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P049D | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P049E | Exhaust Gas Recirculation "B" Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P049F | Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "B" | Generic Generic OBD |
| P04AA | Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "B" Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent/Erratic | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -range/performance problem | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0502 | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -low input | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0503 | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -intermittent/erratic/high input | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0504 | Brake switch -A/B correlation | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0505 | Idle speed control (ISC) system -malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0506 | Idle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower than expected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0507 | Idle speed control (ISC) system -rpm higher than expected | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0508 | Idle air control (IAC) -circuit low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0509 | Idle air control (IAC) -circuit high | Generic Generic OBD |
| P050A | Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P050B | Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P050C | Cold Start Engine Coolant Temperature Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P050D | Cold Start Rough Idle | Generic Generic OBD |
| P050E | Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P050F | Brake Assist Vacuum Too Low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0510 | Closed throttle position (CTP) switch -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0511 | Idle air control (IAC) -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0512 | Starter request circuit -malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0513 | Incorrect immobilizer key | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0514 | Battery temperature sensor -circuit range/performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0515 | Battery temperature sensor -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0516 | Battery temperature sensor -circuit low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0517 | Battery temperature sensor -circuit high | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0518 | Idle air control (IAC) -circuit intermittent | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0519 | Idle air control (IAC) -circuit performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P051A | Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit | Generic Generic OBD |
| P051B | Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance | Generic Generic OBD |
| P051C | Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P051D | Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit High | Generic Generic OBD |
| P051E | Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic | Generic Generic OBD |
| P051F | Positive Crankcase Ventilation Filter Restriction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0520 | Engine oil pressure sensor/switch -circuit malfunction | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0521 | Engine oil pressure sensor/switch -range/performance problem | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0522 | Engine oil pressure sensor/switch -low voltage | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0523 | Engine oil pressure sensor/switch -high voltage | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0524 | Engine oil pressure too low | Generic Generic OBD |
| P0525 | Cruise control system, actuator control circuit range/performance | Generic Generic OBD |
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