Fault Code Definition
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After identifying malfunctioning component or system, see appropriate FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS charts under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
Loose connections are stored if they occur several times over a certain time period. Fault codes caused by loose connections appear as stored fault codes and never as current fault codes.
NOTE:
Generic scan tool will not identify all possible fault codes. It is recommended to use Hand Held Tester (HHT) for diagnosis.
NOTE:
If no fault codes are displayed, there is no malfunction.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE LIST
| HHT Code | Generic Scan Tool Code | Component and/or System | Test/Remedy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0105 | P0105 | Pressure Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0110/P0111 & P0105 (STEP 5.1-6.1) | ||||
| P0110 | P0111 | IAT Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0115 & P0110/P0111 (STEP 4.1-5.0) | ||||
| P0115 | P0115 | ECT Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1610 & P0115 (STEP 3.0-4.0) | ||||
| P0180 | P0181 | Fuel Temperature Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0180/P0181 (STEP 23.0-24.0) | ||||
| P0400 | P0400 | EGR, Pressure Control Or Intake Manifold Press. | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0400 & P1470/P0120 (STEP 31.0-32.0) | ||||
| P0500 | VSSP0600 | Fault code P0600 can be displayed even if no malfunction is present. CAN Data Bus | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1520 & P0500 (STEP 14.0-15.0) | ||||
| P0703 | N/A | Stop Light Switch | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0703 (STEP 12.0-12.2) | ||||
| P1105 | P0106 | Atmospheric Pressure Sensor In Control Module | * | ||||
| P1220 | P0200 | Fuel Quantity Actuator Control Circuit | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1220/P1614/P0200 & P1223/P1614/P0200 (STEP 8.0-9.2) | ||||
| P1222 | P0220 | IFI Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1222/P0220 & P1705 (STEP 10.0-11.0) | ||||
| P1223 | P0200 | Fuel Rack Position Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1220/P1614/P0200 & P1223/P1614/P0200 (STEP 8.0-9.2) | ||||
| P1335 | P0725 | CKP Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1335/P0725 (STEP 7.0-7.1) | ||||
| P1401 | P0403 | EGR Lifting Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1401/P0403 (STEP 29.0-30.1) | ||||
| P1470 | P0120 | Pressure Control Flap Vacuum Transducer | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0400 & P1470/P0120 (STEP 31.0-32.0) | ||||
| P1475 | P0200 | Resonance Intake Line Switchover Valve | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P0600 & P1475/P0200 (STEP 25.0-26.1) | ||||
| P1476 | P0200 | Resonance Intake Manifold Switchover Valve | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1476/P0200 (STEP 27.0-28.0) | ||||
| P1480 | P0380 | Preglow Control | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1480/P0380 & P1480/P0380 (STEP 1.0-2.2) | ||||
| P1520 | N/A | Cruise Control Switch | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1520 & P0500 (STEP 14.0-15.0) | ||||
| P1610 | N/A | Voltage Supply Missing Or Relay Module | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1610 & P0115 (STEP 3.0-4.0) | ||||
| P1611 | P0200 | IFI Control Module | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1220/P1614/P0200 & P1223/P1614/P0200 (STEP 8.0-9.2) | ||||
| P1612 | N/A | IFI Control Module Voltage (Circuit 15) | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1612 & P1615 (STEP 1.0-2.0) | ||||
| P1613 | P0200 | IFI Control Module | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1220/P1614/P0200 & P1223/P1614/P0200 (STEP 8.0-9.2) | ||||
| P1614 | P0200 | IFI Control Module, Fuel Metering Actuator Or Fuel Rack Position Sensor | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1220/P1614/P0200 & P1223/P1614/P0200 (STEP 8.0-9.2) | ||||
| P1615 | N/A | IFI Control Module Supply Voltage | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1612 & P1615 (STEP 1.0-2.0) | ||||
| P1617 | P0200 | Control Module Or Not Coded | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1220/P1614/P0200 & P1223/P1614/P0200 (STEP 8.0-9.2) | ||||
| P1622 | P0200 | Electrohydraulic Shut-Off Actuator | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1622/P0200 (STEP 22.0-22.2) | ||||
| P1625 | N/A | CHECK ENGINE Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) | Fault Code Diagnosis P1625 (Step 17.0) | ||||
| P1630 | N/A | Drive Authorization Signal | * | ||||
| P1705 | N/A | Starter Lock-Out/Back-Up Light Switch | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1222/P0220 & P1705 (STEP 10.0-11.0) | ||||
| P1780 | N/A | Modulating Pressure Switchover Valve Or Upshift Delay Switchover Valve | * | ||||
| P1781 | N/A | Upshift Delay Switchover Valve | FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS P1700 & P1781 (STEP 19.0-21.1) | ||||
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