If you have a vehicle that is giving you a P219A error code, it is having an issue with the fuel delivery on bank 1. The official definition of a P219A Code is a Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1 – Malfunction. The most common cause of a P219A OBD2 error code is a fuel injector that has… Read More »
If you have a Honda with a P1456 error code, the onboard computer (ECM) is seeing an error with the Evap system. The official definition for a Honda P1456 is EVAP Control System Leak Detected. The Evap system helps a vehicle run more efficiently and reduce emissions. When the system has is not working correctly, a P1456 error… Read More »
If you have a Toyota that is giving a P0134 Code, there is a problem with the EGR valve. A P0134 OBDII error code is an “EGR Insufficient Flow Detected. “ This can be caused by three main components, including the EGR Valve, EGR Vacuum Modulator, or a Vacuum Line Leak. The location of the EGR Valve and… Read More »
If you have a Jeep Wrangler and are getting a P0430 error code, there is a problem with a catalytic converter not operating to efficiency. The official error is a “PO430: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)“. Several things can cause this error, including Oxygen Sensor, Exhaust Leak, and Catalytic Converter. Since the Catalytic Converter is the… Read More »
If you have a Chevrolet 1500 Silverado, Sierra, or Tahoe and get a P0521 error code, it is a straightforward fix. This also includes almost any Chevy engine type, including the 4.3L, 5.3L, and 6.2L. The cause is the oil pressure sending unit/switch, which usually needs to be replaced. What Is a P0521 OBDII Code? A P0521 is… Read More »
If you have a Nissan that is giving a P1564 OBDII Code, it indicates an “ASCD Steering Switch Fault.” Some scan tools also give an “Automatic Speed Control Device Switch” and “ASCD Switch Out of Range” error code. The onboard computer (ECM) is seeing a fault with the ASCD steering switch. What Is a Nissan P1564 OBDII Code?… Read More »
The Chevy Cruze is a great car but can sometimes have issues, especially as it ages. One such problem is a P0171 OBDII Code given when the air/fuel ratio is off. Extra air or too much gas causes the system to run lean and give the error code. This includes all Chevrolet Cruze engines such ad the 1.4,… Read More »
If you have a Nissan and it gets a P0500 code, it is an OBDII error for the “Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit“. This is usually a bad speed sensor or wiring but can sometimes be other components. What Is a P0500 OBDII Code? A P500 OBDII code on a Nissan happens when the ECM can not read the… Read More »
If you have an engine light on and get a P0102 OBDII code, it indicates a Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) error. The official error code is labeled as a “Mass or VAF A Ckt Low Input.” The MAF sensor regulates the flow of air into an engine to keep the air/fuel ratio at an optimal level. It measures… Read More »
If you get an OBDII code P1345, it is a “Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation” error. This is one of the more interesting errors since the vehicle still usually runs and often is not a bad camshaft position sensor. While the Camshaft Position sensor may be bad, replacing it often does not fix a P1345 error code. Replacing the… Read More »
If you own a Honda and get an OBDII code P1399, it is a notorious error for “Random Cylinder Misfire Detected.” It is an OBDII code specific to Honda vehicles including the Accord, CRV, Odyssey, Civic, and more. The most common fix is a bad injector or spark plug wire, but it can also be caused by other… Read More »
If your engine light comes on and using an OBDII scan tool, you get a P0443 code; it can be diagnosed and fixed in several steps. A P0443 OBDII engine code means the computer sees a malfunction with the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) Control System Purge Valve Circuit. The EVAP system sends fumes from the gas tank to go… Read More »
A P1101 error code is a common problem with Chevy Cruze with several fixes. When the Chevy Cruze first starts up, the mass airflow sensor does a self-diagnostic test. If the results are out of range, a P1101 error code is given. Some scan tools will give the error as an Intake Air Flow system Performance. What is… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. What is an Engine OBDII Error Code P3400 A Honda with an Error Code P3400 is a Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1. This error can be caused by several things but is commonly caused by a bad oil pressure sensor, Possible Causes Engine… Read More »
A P0301 error code is a misfire that spark plug 1 is not sparking correctly. Other P030 errors point to other cylinders not working correctly. For example, P0302 code is spark plug 2 misfire, and P0303 would be spark plug 3. P0301 Error Code Causes Bad Spark Plug Spark Plug Wires Bad Coil Fuel Injector P0301 Error Code… Read More »
If an engine light comes up on your dashboard, and after using a scan tool to get the error it come up P0455 error code, there is some common fixes. This is the same for Ford, Dodge, Chevy, or most any vehicle foreign and domestic. A P0455 Code is a Evap System Large Leak Detected. Here are the… Read More »
System Too Lean (Bank 1) Below is the basic causes and common fixes for a P0171 OBDII error code. What Is a P0171 Error Code? A P0171 code indicates there is a fuel/air mixture problem on bank 1 of the engine. The term Lean means the cylinder is receiving too much or too little air creating a… Read More »