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Fault codes, decoded

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Misfires & engine timing

P0300Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected P0301–P0306Cylinder-Specific Misfire Detected (Cylinders 1–6)P0016Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor A)P0010Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)P0011Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)P0335Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit P0340Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit

Fuel & air mixture

P0171System Too Lean (Bank 1)P0174System Too Lean (Bank 2)P0172System Too Rich (Bank 1)P0101Mass Air Flow Sensor Range/Performance P0102Mass Air Flow Circuit Low Input P0113Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input

Temperature & oxygen sensors

P0116Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Range/Performance P0128Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature P0131O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 1)P0133O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)P0135O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 1)P0141O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Emissions & EVAP

P0420Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0430Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0401EGR Flow Insufficient P0402EGR Flow Excessive P0440Evaporative Emission System Malfunction P0442EVAP System Small Leak Detected P0446EVAP Vent Control Circuit Malfunction P0455EVAP System Large Leak Detected P0456EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected

Idle & speed control

P0500Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction P0505Idle Air Control System Malfunction P0506Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected P0507Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected

Oil pressure & voltage

P0522Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low P0562System Voltage Low P0563System Voltage High

Transmission

P0700Transmission Control System Malfunction (Request Code)P0715Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit P0730Incorrect Gear Ratio P0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction P0741Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off / Slipping

ABS & communication

C0035Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit C0040Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit U0100Lost Communication With Engine Control Module U0121Lost Communication With ABS Control Module

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