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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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P204F

Reductant system performance

High

The reductant system is not meeting the performance expected by the emissions controller.

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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P2458

DPF regeneration duration

High

A diesel particulate filter regeneration took too long or did not complete as expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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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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P0113

Intake-air temperature sensor circuit high

Medium

The ECU sees an intake-air temperature signal that is higher voltage than expected, often interpreted as an unrealistically cold reading.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

Medium

The engine is taking too long to reach expected operating temperature or is running cooler than the ECU expects.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0130

Oxygen sensor circuit malfunction, bank 1 sensor 1

Medium

The upstream oxygen or lambda sensor signal is implausible, missing, or outside the control range expected by the ECU.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0172

System too rich, bank 1

Medium

Fuel trim has reached a rich threshold because the ECU is removing more fuel than expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0442

EVAP system small leak detected

Low

The fuel-vapor system cannot hold the small vacuum or pressure change expected during the leak test.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 60 - 450
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P0507

Idle control system RPM higher than expected

Medium

Idle speed is higher than the ECU's target after it has reached the limit of normal control correction.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0700

Transmission control system requested warning

High

The engine controller has been told by the transmission controller that a gearbox-related fault is present.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0730

Incorrect gear ratio

High

The gearbox input and output speeds do not match the gear ratio the controller expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2187

System too lean at idle, bank 1

Medium

The ECU detects a lean condition mainly at idle, where small air leaks have a larger effect on mixture control.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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C1130

Chassis control or suspension pressure fault

Medium

A chassis or suspension control module has detected an implausible pressure, height, or control-state condition.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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U0121

Lost communication with ABS control module

High

Modules on the vehicle network are not receiving expected messages from the ABS or stability-control controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0011

Intake camshaft timing over-advanced, bank 1

High

The intake camshaft is more advanced than the ECU expects for the current operating condition.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0014

Exhaust camshaft timing over-advanced, bank 1

High

The exhaust camshaft position is more advanced than commanded or is slow to return to the expected position.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0102

Mass-air-flow circuit low input

Medium

The MAF sensor signal is lower than expected for the engine speed and load.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0118

Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit high

Medium

The coolant-temperature signal is implausibly high voltage, often read by the ECU as extremely cold coolant.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0135

Oxygen sensor heater circuit, bank 1 sensor 1

Medium

The upstream oxygen sensor heater circuit is not operating as expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0141

Oxygen sensor heater circuit, bank 1 sensor 2

Medium

The downstream oxygen sensor heater circuit is not reaching expected operation.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0301

Cylinder 1 misfire detected

High

The ECU detected repeated combustion misfires on cylinder 1.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0302

Cylinder 2 misfire detected

High

The ECU detected repeated combustion misfires on cylinder 2.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0303

Cylinder 3 misfire detected

High

The ECU detected repeated combustion misfires on cylinder 3.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0304

Cylinder 4 misfire detected

High

The ECU detected repeated combustion misfires on cylinder 4.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0325

Knock sensor circuit malfunction

Medium

The ECU is not receiving a plausible signal from the knock sensor circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0335

Crankshaft position sensor circuit

High

The ECU is missing or cannot trust the crankshaft position signal.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0340

Camshaft position sensor circuit, bank 1

Medium

The ECU is missing or cannot trust the camshaft position signal on bank 1.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0411

Secondary-air injection incorrect flow

Medium

The ECU does not see the expected oxygen-sensor response when the secondary-air system runs on cold start.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0441

EVAP purge flow incorrect

Low

The fuel-vapor purge system flow is not matching the ECU's commanded behavior.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 60 - 450
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P0455

EVAP system gross leak detected

Low

The fuel-vapor system has a large leak or cannot seal during its self-test.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 60 - 450
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P0456

EVAP system very small leak detected

Low

The fuel-vapor system has a very small leak during the ECU's leak test.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 60 - 450
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P0562

System voltage low

High

System voltage fell below the level expected by the ECU during operation.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0606

ECM / PCM processor fault

High

The engine controller detected an internal processor or control-module fault.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0715

Input / turbine speed sensor circuit

High

The transmission controller cannot trust the input or turbine speed signal.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0741

Torque converter clutch stuck off / performance

High

The torque converter clutch is not locking as expected or slip remains too high.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0750

Shift solenoid A malfunction

High

The transmission controller detected an electrical or hydraulic problem with shift solenoid A.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0868

Transmission fluid pressure low

High

The transmission controller sees lower hydraulic pressure than required for reliable clutch or gear operation.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2279

Intake air system leak

Medium

The ECU detects extra unmetered air entering the intake system.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0030

Heated oxygen sensor heater control circuit, bank 1 sensor 1

Medium

The ECU detects an electrical fault in the heater circuit for the upstream oxygen sensor.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0068

Throttle body airflow correlation

Medium

Throttle position, manifold pressure, and measured airflow do not agree with one another.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0093

Large fuel-system leak detected

High

Fuel pressure is dropping at a rate that the ECU interprets as a major leak or excessive internal loss.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0191

Fuel rail pressure sensor range / performance

High

The rail-pressure signal is implausible or does not follow commanded pressure correctly.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0236

Turbo boost sensor range / performance

Medium

The charge-pressure signal is outside the expected range or disagrees with operating conditions.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0402

Exhaust-gas recirculation flow excessive

Medium

The ECU detects more EGR flow than requested, often because the valve is not closing correctly.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0480

Cooling fan control circuit 1

High

The ECU cannot control or verify the primary electric cooling-fan circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0544

Exhaust-gas temperature sensor circuit, bank 1 sensor 1

High

The ECU sees an electrical fault in an exhaust-temperature sensor used to protect the turbo and emissions system.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0670

Glow-plug control module circuit

Medium

The engine controller detects a fault in the glow-plug module or its main control circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0671

Cylinder 1 glow-plug circuit

Medium

The glow-plug circuit for cylinder 1 has an electrical or current-consumption fault.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P1101

Intake airflow system performance

Medium

Measured intake airflow does not match the ECU model across the expected operating range.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P2135

Throttle position sensor correlation

High

The redundant throttle-position signals disagree beyond the permitted tolerance.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2263

Turbocharger boost-system performance

High

The complete turbocharging system is not producing or controlling boost as expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2293

Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance

High

The high-pressure fuel regulator cannot maintain the pressure requested by the ECU.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2459

Diesel particulate filter regeneration frequency

High

The ECU has detected that DPF regeneration is occurring more frequently than expected.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2563

Turbocharger boost-control position sensor range / performance

High

The reported turbo actuator position does not match the requested or mechanically possible range.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P261A

Coolant pump B control circuit open

High

The ECU detects an open circuit in an auxiliary or electrically driven coolant-pump circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2BA9

NOx exceedance due to insufficient reductant quality

High

The SCR system calculates excessive NOx emissions associated with reductant quality or dosing performance.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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U0101

Lost communication with transmission control module

High

Other control modules cannot communicate reliably with the transmission controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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U0140

Lost communication with body control module

Medium

One or more modules have lost communication with the body control module.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0017

Crankshaft / camshaft timing correlation, bank 1 sensor B

High

The exhaust-camshaft and crankshaft signals on bank 1 are outside their expected relationship.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0046

Turbocharger boost-control circuit range / performance

High

Turbo actuator or boost-control response is outside the range expected by the ECU.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0088

Fuel rail pressure too high

High

Measured fuel-rail pressure exceeds the value requested by the engine controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0217

Engine coolant over-temperature condition

High

The engine controller recorded coolant temperature above its safe operating threshold.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0305

Cylinder 5 misfire detected

High

The ECU detects repeated combustion failure specifically on cylinder 5.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0403

Exhaust-gas recirculation control circuit malfunction

Medium

The ECU detects an electrical fault in the EGR valve or its control circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0603

Internal control module keep-alive memory error

Medium

The engine controller has lost or detected corruption in memory retained when the ignition is off.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0706

Transmission range sensor circuit range / performance

High

The selected gear or park/neutral signal is implausible for the transmission's actual state.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2195

Oxygen sensor signal stuck lean, bank 1 sensor 1

Medium

The upstream oxygen sensor on bank 1 remains at a lean indication despite ECU correction.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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U0401

Invalid data received from engine control module

High

Another control module has received implausible or corrupted information from the engine controller.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0106

Manifold absolute pressure range / performance

Medium

The MAP sensor signal does not match the pressure expected from throttle position, boost, engine speed, and airflow.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0121

Throttle / pedal position sensor range / performance

High

The ECU sees a throttle or accelerator-position signal that is outside the expected relationship.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0471

Exhaust pressure sensor range / performance

Medium

The exhaust-pressure sensor signal is implausible for engine load, speed, and DPF pressure conditions.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0641

Sensor reference voltage A circuit open

High

A shared 5-volt reference circuit for engine sensors is missing, shorted, or pulled out of range.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2008

Intake manifold runner control circuit open

Medium

The ECU detects an open circuit in the intake runner or swirl-flap control system.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P2181

Cooling system performance

Medium

The coolant temperature behavior is outside the expected warm-up or operating range.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P242F

Diesel particulate filter ash accumulation

High

The ECU has calculated excessive ash or restriction in the diesel particulate filter.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P2714

Pressure control solenoid D performance or stuck off

High

The transmission controller detects incorrect hydraulic pressure response from a pressure-control solenoid circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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C1112

ABS pump motor or supply circuit fault

High

The brake-control module detects a fault in the ABS pump motor circuit or its power supply.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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U0415

Invalid data received from ABS control module

High

Another module is receiving implausible or corrupted data from the ABS or stability-control module.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0351

Ignition coil A primary / secondary circuit

High

The ECU detects an electrical fault in the ignition coil A control circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0501

Vehicle speed sensor range / performance

Medium

Vehicle speed information is implausible compared with wheel speed, gearbox, or engine operating data.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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P0720

Output speed sensor circuit malfunction

High

The transmission controller does not receive a plausible output shaft speed signal.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0793

Intermediate shaft speed sensor circuit no signal

Medium

The transmission controller cannot see the expected intermediate shaft speed signal.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 90 - 1,200
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C0040

Right front wheel-speed sensor circuit

High

The ABS module sees an implausible or missing signal from the right front wheel-speed sensor circuit.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P0780

Shift malfunction

High

The transmission controller detected a shift event that did not match the commanded gear change.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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P029E

NOx sensor 2 circuit range / performance

High

The downstream NOx sensor signal is outside the range expected by the SCR system.

Typical diagnostic and repair range: EUR 180 - 2,500+
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C0035

Left front wheel-speed sensor circuit

High

The ABS module sees an implausible or missing signal from the left front wheel-speed sensor circuit.

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