If you have a vehicle with a P0053 error code, the onboard computer (ECM) is seeing a problem with an oxygen sensor. The official definition is “Heated O2 Sensor (HO2S) Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 1).” There are usually four oxygen sensors on a V6 or V8 engine and two on a four-cylinder engine. What… Read More »
A P0455 code is a “Evap System Large Leak Detected” The EVAP system sends fuel vapors from the gas tank to the engine to be burnt away so they don’t escape into the atmosphere. Common causes include a bad gas cap or other leaking EVAP component. A P0455 OBDII code points to a leak a… Read More »
P0449 Code is an “Evaporative System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction.” The Evap system takes gas vapors form the gas tank and feeds them into the engine to be bunt away. The most common cause of a P0449 is a bad vent valve or wiring. If you have a Chevy Silverado or Sierra with a P0449… Read More »
A P1101 error code is a common problem with Chevy Cruze that points to an issue with the airflow going into the engine. A sensor called a MAF (Mass Air Flow) located at the air intake of the engine measures all the air flowing in and reports the information back the the computer. When the… Read More »
A Chevy P0121 Code Silverado is a “Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Performance.” Common causes include a faulty throttle body, bad throttle position sensor, and wiring. Symptoms include the engine running badly, rapid RPM changes, and possibly limp mode. If you have a Chevy Silverado and get a P0121 error code, there is a problem… Read More »
A Ford P0022 error code is an “Intake Camshaft Position Timing – Over-Retarded (Bank 2).” Common causes include dirty engine oils, bad or clogged VCT solenoid, and slipped timing chain Symptoms can vary but include low oil pressure, limo modem, engine pinging, and more. If you have a Ford vehicle with a P0022 OBDII Code… Read More »
A Toyota with a P0136 OBDII error code points to a problem with an oxygen sensor located in the exhaust system is having an issue. There are two oxygen sensors called the upstream (sensor-1) and the downstream sensor (sensor-2). What is a Toyota P0136 OBDII Error Code? A Toyota P0136 is an “O2 Sensor Circuit… Read More »
A Toyota P0031 Code is a “HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)” Common causes include a bad oxygen sensor, or sensor wiring. Symptoms include using more fuel than usual, check engine light, and bad acceleration. A Toyota with a P0031 OBDII Code is having an issue with an Oxygen Sensor. Oxygen sensors… Read More »
P2111 Code: Throttle Actuator A Control System Stuck Open The Throttle Body is Having an Issue That Needs Fixed Common Causes Include a Bad Throttle Body, Wiring, and a Bad Sensor. A vehicle with a P2111 code is having an issue with the electronic throttle body and will need to be troubleshooted to know why.… Read More »
A Nissan C1130 Code is an “Engine Signal 1” Error The ABS Anti-Lock Brake Module Has Bad Data This is Usually Caused by Another Malfunction, Such as as an Engine Issue. A Nissan with a C1130 Code is having an issue with the ABS module. The code does not necessarily mean the ABS module is… Read More »
If you have a Chevy Cruze with a P00B7 engine error code, it points to an overheating issue. The problem is usually a faulty component in the coolant system with several parts that can cause a P00B7 OBDII error code. What is a P00B7 Engine Error Code on a Chevy Cruze? A P00B7 Engine Error… Read More »
A P0301 error code is a misfire that means the number-1 spark plug is not firing correctly. Other P0300 errors point to other cylinders not working correctly. For example, the P0302 code is spark plug-2 misfire, and P0303 would be spark plug-3. If the cylinder is not firing correctly, the engine performance will be greatly… Read More »
If you have a Chevy Cruze with a P0299 error code, there is an issue with low pressure from the turbo. The official definition of a P0299 code is “Turbo/Super Charger Underboost.” What is a Chevy Cruze P0299 Error Code? A P0299 OBDII error code in a Chevy Cruze is “Turbo/Super Charger Underboost.” A Chevy… Read More »
A Chevy P0300 is a common engine OBDII code that means one or more of the cylinders are not firing correctly. There can be several causes, including spark relates issues, gas delivery issues, or air intake-related problems. The engine will need to be troubleshot to find the cause. What is a Chevrolet P0300 engine Code?… Read More »
If you have a Chevy Trailblazer with a P0014 OBDII error code, there are several causes and fixes. A P0014 Code means the onboard computer is seeing low oil pressure. Below are the most common symptoms, along with causes and fixes. What is a Chevy Trailblazer P0014 Code? A P0014 error code is an “Exhaust… Read More »
If you have a Chevy Cruze with a P0171 OBDII error code, there is a problem with the air/fuel ratio going into the engine. When too much air is in the system, it will run lean, and when too much gas is in the system, it runs rich. The air gas ratio is managed by… 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 (Fuel Tank System). The Evap system helps a vehicle run more efficiently and reduce emissions. When the system is not… 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… Read More »
If you have a Honda with a P1457 OBDII engine error code, there is a problem with the Evap system. The Evap system is for emissions and a system that takes the gas vapors from the gas tank and feeds them into the engine to be burnt away. What is a Honda P1457 Engine Error… Read More »
If you have a Nissan and it is giving a P0456 error code, the onboard computer (ECM) is seeing a problem with the EVAP system. The EVAP system is a part of emissions that send gas vapors from the gas tank to the engine to be burnt away. The official definition of a Nissan P0456… Read More »
If you have a Chevy that displays Reduced Engine Power on the dashboard, there is several cause and fixes. Most often, the message Reduced Engine Power will display, and there is no power when the pedal is pressed. An OBDII scan tool will usually give a P1516 error code which is a “Throttle Actuator Control… Read More »
A Jeep with a P0456 error code points to a problem with the EVAP system. The EVAP system is a part of the emissions which help to stop gas vapors from venting into the atmosphere. What is a P0456 Jeep Code? A Jeep P0456 OBDII error code is a Small Leak Detected in the EVAP… Read More »
A Nissan that is giving a P1564 OBDII Code, indicates an “ASCD Steering Switch Fault.” Some scan tools will give an “Automatic Speed Control Device Switch” and “ASCD Switch Out of Range” error code. When a P1564 occurs, the onboard computer (ECM) sees a fault with the ASCD steering switch. What Is a Nissan P1564… Read More »
If you have a Chevy Silverado with a P0102 OBDII error code, there is usually a problem with the MAF sensor. A Chevy Silverado P0102 OBDII code is a “Mass Air Flow Circuit Signal Low.” While a faulty MAF sensor is the usual problem other things can also cause the error. What Is a P0102… Read More »
If you have a Honda with a P0171 error code, the onboard computer (ECM) sees a problem with the gas/air-fuel ratio. The official definition for a P0171 error code is “Bank 1 System Too Lean.” What is a Honda P0171 Error Code? A Honda with a P0171 OBDII error code is a “Bank 1 System… Read More »
If you have a Chevrolet 1500 Silverado, Sierra, or Tahoe and get a P0521 error code, it is usually a straightforward fix. This also includes almost any Chevy engine type, including the 4.3L, 5.3L, and 6.2L. The most common cause is the oil pressure sending unit/switch, which usually needs to be replaced. What Is a… Read More »
A Chevy Silverado with a P0171 Code is having an issue with the Air/Fuel ratio going into the engine. When troubleshooting a P0171 code, be sure to look for other codes that will help to troubleshoot the problem. For example, if you have a P0171 code along with a P1101 MAF air flow sensor, the… Read More »
If you have a Honda with a P2646 OBDII error code, the ECM does not see the rocker arm oil switch working when the rocker arm oil control solenoid is switched on. An OBDII error code will be given “P2646: Rocker arm actuator A- Bank 1 Perf. or Stuck off.” or “A Rocker Arm Actuator… Read More »
OBDII protocols make modern vehicles easy to read errors with an OBDII scan tool to see what problems it may have. The OBDII protocols have evolved over the years adding new definitions and code types to the standard. One such added code type is the Permanent OBDII Code Type which began to be added in… 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… Read More »
If you have a vehicle with a P0171 error code, the onboard computer (ECM) is reading a problem with the air/fuel ratio. An OBDII scan tool will give the error message “P0171 “Bank 1 System Too Lean.” The P0171 code is a notorious engine error that can be caused by several things. Unlike many ODBII… Read More »
If you have a Honda with a P3400 OBDII error code the onbard computer is seeing a problem with the oil pressure. This includes the Honda Odyssey, Pilot, Stream, Shuttle, Accord, Palisade and more. What is a Honda P3400 Engine OBDII Error Code? A Honda with an Error Code P3400 is a “Cylinder Deactivation System… Read More »
A Dodge, Jeep, or Chrysler vehicle with a P0113 OBDII error code, means the onboard computer (PCM) is reading an error at the intake air temperature sensor. It is usually an easy problem to diagnose and fix with the most common fixes below. What is a P0113 OBDII Error Code? A P0113 OBDII error code… Read More »
If you have a Chevy Traverse and it gives a P0496 OBDII error code, there is a problem with the Evap system. An OBDII scan tool will give a P0496 Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow. There are several causes of an Evap system error which are listed below. What is a Chevy Traverse P0496… Read More »
If you have a vehicle that is giving a P0031 error code, there is a problem with an upstream sensor on the exhaust. Fixing a P0031 error code falls into the DIY mechanic job, with many at-home backyard mechanics solving the issue. Of course, if in doubt, be sure to take your vehicle to a… Read More »