Engineering Tools

Fault-Code Library

Understand common OBD fault codes, likely systems, first checks, and when to stop driving.

A fault code identifies a detected condition, not a failed part. Confirm manufacturer-specific subcodes and live data.

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P0016

Crankshaft / camshaft timing correlation

High

The ECU sees the crankshaft and camshaft signals outside their expected relationship.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0087

Fuel rail pressure too low

High

Measured fuel pressure fell below the pressure requested by the engine controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0101

Mass-air-flow signal range / performance

Medium

Airflow reported by the MAF sensor does not agree with the ECU's calculated operating conditions.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0171

System too lean, bank 1

Medium

Fuel trim has reached a lean threshold because the ECU is adding more fuel than expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0234

Turbocharger overboost condition

High

Boost pressure exceeded the ECU's permitted target for the operating condition.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0299

Turbocharger underboost condition

Medium

The engine did not produce the boost pressure requested by the controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0300

Random / multiple-cylinder misfire

High

Misfires are occurring across more than one cylinder or without one consistent cylinder pattern.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0401

Exhaust-gas recirculation flow insufficient

Medium

Measured or inferred EGR flow is lower than the controller expects.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0420

Catalyst efficiency below threshold, bank 1

Medium

Upstream and downstream oxygen-sensor behavior suggests insufficient catalyst oxygen-storage performance.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P2002

Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold

High

The ECU calculates that particulate-filter performance is below its required threshold.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2015

Intake-manifold runner position range / performance

Medium

The intake-runner position signal is outside the range expected by the controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P20EE

SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold

High

The SCR system is not reducing NOx emissions as effectively as the ECU expects.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2201

NOx sensor circuit range / performance

High

A NOx sensor signal or its controller behavior is outside the expected operating range.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2453

DPF differential-pressure sensor range / performance

Medium

The pressure signal used to calculate DPF restriction is implausible or outside range.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P2463

Diesel particulate filter soot accumulation

High

Calculated soot loading has reached a level that requires diagnosis before normal operation can continue.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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U0100

Lost communication with engine control module

High

One or more modules stopped receiving expected messages from the engine controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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