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Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification: Notes

NOTE: This diagnostic information applies to 1997-99 models with engine 104 (inline 6-cylinder) equipped with Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI).
NOTE: When connecting test equipment, disconnect Engine Control Module (ECM) connector "D" first. When reconnecting connectors connect connector "D" last. See ECM CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION .

Use DTC identification to identify possible cause, then proceed to indicated area under TEST STEP/REMEDY column. Before proceeding with diagnostic testing, see HOW TO READ DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION . Some diagnostic information is identified by chassis/model number. See MODEL IDENTIFICATION . If vehicle is experiencing a communication failure (no communication at all), and there is a complaint, perform FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TESTS , IGNITION SYSTEM TESTS , ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR TESTS  and CRUISE CONTROL TESTS  entirely.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE LIST

DTC Definition Test Step/Remedy
P0100 MAF Circuit Malfunction 5, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 4.1-5.2) 
P0105 MAF Circuit Malfunction 7, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 6.1-7.1) 
P0110 IAT Circuit Malfunction 6, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 5.3 & 6.0) 
P0115 ECT Circuit Malfunction 9, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 9.0-9.2) 
P0120 Throttle Position Circuit Malfunction 3, see Electronic Accelerator Test (Steps 2.1-3.1) 
P0130 O2S-1 Circuit Malfunction 11, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 10.0-12.0) 
P0133 O2S-1 Circuit Slow Response 11, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 10.0-12.0) 
P0135 O2S-1 Heater Circuit Malfunction 12, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 10.0-12.0) 
P0136 O2S-2 Circuit Malfunction 13, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 13.0 & 14.0) 
P0141 O2S-2 Heater Circuit Malfunction 14, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 13.0 & 14.0) 
P0170 Fuel Trim Malfunction Intake air leak, injectors, diaphragm pressure regulator, engine wear
P0201 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cyl. 1 15, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 15.0 & 16.0) 
P0202 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cyl. 2 16, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 15.0 & 16.0) 
P0203 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cyl. 3 17, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 17.0 & 18.0) 
P0204 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cyl. 4 18, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 17.0 & 18.0) 
P0205 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cyl. 5 19, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 19.0 & 20.0) 
P0206 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cyl. 6 20, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 19.0 & 20.0) 
P0300 Random Misfire Detected 8 & 9, see Ignition System Test (Steps 8.0-9.0) 
10, see Ignition System Test (Steps 9.1-10.1) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected 10, see Ignition System Test (Steps 9.1-10.1) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected 8, see Ignition System Test (Steps 8.0-9.0) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected 9, see Ignition System Test (Steps 8.0-9.0) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected 9, see Ignition System Test (Steps 8.0-9.0) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected 8, see Ignition System Test (Steps 8.0-9.0) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected 10, see Ignition System Test (Steps 9.1-10.1) 
11, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 11.0 & 11.1) 
1 & 2, see FUEL INJECTOR TESTS 
Compression pressure
P0325 KS 1 Circuit Malfunction Wiring, connector, A16
P0330 KS 2 Circuit Malfunction Wiring, connector, A16
P0335 CKP Sensor Circuit Malfunction 6, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 6.0 & 6.1) 
P0341 CMP Sensor Circuit Range/Performance 7, see IGNITION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 7.0 & 7.1) 
P0370 Angle Deviation Between Camshaft & Crankshaft Check basic adjustment of camshaft
P0410 Air Injection System Malfunction 23, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 23.0 & 24.0) 
P0422 TWC Efficiency Below Threshold Replace TWC
P0440
Only USA Models140/210 and 129 as of 09/97
EVAP System Malfunction 27-29, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 27.0 & 28.0)  & FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 29.0 & 30.0) 
P0441 EVAP System Incorrect Purge Flow 27 & 28, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 27.0 & 28.0) 
P0442
Only USA Models140/210 and 129 as of 09/97
EVAP System Leak Detected (Small Leak) 29, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 29.0 & 30.0) 
P0443 EVAP System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction 27, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 27.0 & 28.0) 
P0446
Only USA Models140/210 and 129 as of 09/97
EVAP System Vent Control Malfunction A. Activated charcoal canister shut-off valve (Y58/4)
28, 29 & 31, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 27.0 & 28.0) , FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 29.0 & 30.0)  and FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 31.0 & 31.1) 
B. End stage activated charcoal canister shut-off valve (Y58/4)
30, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 29.0 & 30.0) 
P0450
Only USA Models140/210 and 129 as of 09/97
EVAP System Pressure Sensor Malfunction A. Fuel tank pressure sensor electrical fault
31, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 31.0 & 31.1) 
B. Fuel tank pressure sensor electrical fluctuations
Charcoal canister plugged
P0450
Model 129 up to 08/97 and model 202
EVAP System Pressure Sensor Malfunction 32, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 32.0 & 32.1) 
P0455
Only USA Models140/210 and 129 as of 09/97
EVAP System Leak Detected (Large Leak) 29, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 29.0 & 30.0) 
31, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 31.0 & 31.1) 
P0460 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Input Fill-up fuel tank
P0500 VSS Sensor Malfunction Test ASR/ETS. See TRACTION CONTROL in BRAKES
P0507 ISC RPM Higher Than Expected 1-3, see Electronic Accelerator Test (Steps 1.0-2.0)  & Electronic Accelerator Test (Steps 2.1-3.1) 
P0560 System Voltage Malfunction 1, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 1.0 & 1.1) ; 2, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 1.2-2.1) 
P0565 Cruise Control Switch 1, see CRUISE CONTROL TESTS 
P0600 Serial Communication Link Malfunction Test ASP. See TRACTION CONTROL in BRAKES
P0604 Internal Control Module Random Access Memory (RAM) Error (N3/10)
P0605 Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error (N3/10)
P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0702 Transmission Control System Electrical Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0730 Incorrect Gear Ratio Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0740 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0743 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Electrical Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0753 Shift Solenoid A Electrical Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0758 Shift Solenoid B Electrical Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0763 Shift Solenoid C Electrical Read DTC memory of transmission control module
See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P0802 Resonance Intake Manifold Switchover Valve 24, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 23.0 & 24.0) 
P0809 Angle Deviation Between Camshaft & Crankshaft Check basic adjustment of camshaft
P0811 CAN From Electronic Ignition Lock 33, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 33.0-34.0) 
P1163 Oil Level Switch 35, see Fuel Injection System Test (Step 35.0) 
P1182
Model 202 only
Starter Relay 4, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 2.2-4.0) 
P1186 Fuel Safety Shut Off Recognized 3, see Electronic Accelerator Test (Steps 2.1-3.1) ; 4, see ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR TEST (STEPS 4.0 & 5.0) 
EA/CC/ISC actuator (M16/1) sticks or jammed. Check intake system for residue.
P1225 Resonance Intake Manifold Switchover Valve 24, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 23.0 & 24.0) 
P1386 Knock Sensor Control From ECM (N3/10) At End Stop 1. Increased knock tendency due to bad fuel, carbon in combustion chamber or mechanical damage.
2. Engine control module (N3/10)
P1420 AIR Pump Switchover Valve 22, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 21.0 & 22.0) 
P1453 AIR Relay Module 21, see FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TEST (STEPS 21.0 & 22.0) 
P1491 Refrigerant pressure in A/C system too high Check automatic A/C system
P1519 Adjustable Camshaft Timing Solenoid 26, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 25.0-26.0) 
P1525 Adjustable Camshaft Timing Solenoid 25, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 25.0-26.0) 
P1542 Pedal Value Sensor 1 & 2, see Electronic Accelerator Test (Steps 1.0-2.0) 
P1570 CAN Signal From DAS Control Module To Engine Control Module A. Start attempted with "locked" DAS, user error
B. CAN signal from DAS control module (N54/1) to engine control module (N3/10) interrupted. Check correct operation of DAS. Perform step 33. See Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 33.0-34.0) 
P1580 EA/CC/ISC Actuator 3, see Electronic Accelerator Test (Steps 2.1-3.1) ; 4, see ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR TEST (STEPS 4.0 & 5.0) 
P1584 Stop Lamp Switch Test ETS/ASR. See TRACTION CONTROL in BRAKES.
P1603 CAN Signal From EIS 33, see Fuel Injection System Test (Steps 33.0-34.0) 
P1605 - Test ASR/ESP. See TRACTION CONTROL in BRAKES
P1642 Engine control module incorrectly coded (coded for MT, vehicle has AT) Check version coding and correct.
P1643 Engine control module incorrectly coded (coded for MT, vehicle has AT) or no CAN transmission from transmission control module (N15/3) Check version coding and correct.
P1644 Transmission version cannot be checked due to low voltage at transmission control module (N15/3) See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
P1747 CAN Signal From ETC A. CAN failure: Transmission protection malfunction from transmission control module (N15/3) See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR for IMPORTED VEHICLES
B. CAN failure: Instrument cluster. Test instrument cluster (A1).