DTC 01 – General Sensor Fault DTC 02 – Instantaneous Battery Voltage Out of Range DTC 03 – Filtered Battery Voltage Out of Range DTC 04 – Compressor Relay Short to Ground/Open DTC 05 – Compressor Relay Short to Battery DTC 06 – Exhaust Valve Short to Ground/Open Circuit DTC 07 – Exhaust Valve Short…
What does the Types of Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC)?
There are two categories of Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC)’s that apply to OBD-II. Type A Emissions related. Requests illumination of the MIL after one failed driving cycle. Stores a freeze frame DTC after one failed driving cycle. Type B Emissions related. Sets a Pending Trouble Code after one failed driving cycle. Clears a Pending Trouble Code…
How General Motors Driving Cycle Work?
A complete driving cycle will perform diagnostics on all monitored systems and can usually be completed in less than fifteen minutes. Performing a GM OBD-II Driving cycle: Cold Start. In order to be classified as a cold start the engine coolant temperature must be below 50°C and within 6°C of the ambient air temperature at…
Disecting a DTC
How the Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) is created: A DTC is made up of 5 digits. The chart below shows the composition of a DTC. With this information you can easily determin what system to trouble shoot without knowing the exact description of the code. X X X X X | | | | | |…
How to Identifying OBD-II Equipped Cars?
All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996 were required to be OBD-II equipped. In general, this means all 1996 model year cars and light trucks are compliant, even if built in late 1995. Some 1995 model year vehicles are also equipped with OBDII – although some…
Trouble Code: Toyota P0770 – Shift Solenoid ‘E’ Malfunction
Trouble Code: Toyota P0770 – Shift Solenoid ‘E’ Malfunction Likely Cause: Low transmission fluid level Dirty transmission fluid Faulty shift solenoid ‘E’ valve Shift solenoid ‘E’ valve harness is open or shorted Shift solenoid ‘E’ valve circuit poor electrical connection What does the Toyota P0770 code mean? The Toyota P0770 code is detected when Lock up…
Trouble Code: Nissan P0300 – Cylinder Misfire Detected Random Cylinders
Trouble Code: Nissan P0300 – Cylinder Misfire Detected Random Cylinders Likely Cause: Faulty spark plug (s) Faulty ignition coil (s) Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s) Intake air leak Fuel injectors harness is open or shorted Fuel Injectors circuit poor electrical connection Ignition coils harness is open or shorted Ignition coils circuit poor electrical connection…
Trouble Code: Ford P0460 – Fuel Level Sensor ‘A’ Circuit
Trouble Code: Ford P0460 – Fuel Level Sensor ‘A’ Circuit Likely Cause: Faulty Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Level Sensor harness is open or shorted Fuel Level Sensor circuit poor electrical connection Faulty combination meter SERVICE PROCEDURE Ford P0460 can be caused by the installation of aftermarket equipment such as remote starter systems and auxiliary fuel…
Trouble Code: Honda P0505 – Idle Air Control Valve
Likely Cause: Faulty IACV-AAC valve IACV-AAC valve harness is open or shorted IACV-AAC valve circuit poor electrical connection Notes: The problem is very common with Honda Civic and Honda Accord vehicles, and adjusting the engine idle speed usually takes care of the problem, also there is a service bulletin for the following Honda models: What…
Trouble Code: P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low
Trouble Code: P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low What is the P0087 code mean? Some vehicles are equipped with a returnless fuel supply, this means that the fuel pump is pulse width modulated and can vary in pump speed to deliver fuel to the rail at a varible rate instead of constantly running the…
Trouble Code: P0216 Code – Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction
Trouble Code: P0216 – Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction What is the P0216 code mean? Basically this means the diesel fuel injection pump has a timing failure. This could be that the injection pump timing needs adjusted OR the failure is internal to the injection pump and therefore non-adjustable. Subsystem: P0216 Code may include: Low…
Trouble Code: Toyota P1349 – Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction Bank 1
Trouble Code: Toyota P1349 – Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction Bank 1 Likely Cause: Dirty or low engine oil Valve timing Oil control valve Variable Valve Timing controller assembly Engine Control Module (ECM) What is the Toyota P1349 code mean? The Toyota P1349 code is triggered when the valve timing does not change from of…
Trouble Code: Ford P0457 – EVAP Control System Leak Detected Fuel Filler Cap Loose/Off
Trouble Code: Ford P0457 – EVAP Control System Leak Detected Fuel Filler Cap Loose/Off Likely Cause: – Missing fuel filler cap – Incorrect fuel filler cap used – Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close – Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap What is the Ford P0457 code mean? EVAP control system…
Trouble Code:Ford P0320 – Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
Likely Cause: – Faulty Ignition/Distributor engine speed sensor – Faulty Crankshaft Position sensor – Ignition/Distributor engine speed sensor harness is open or shorted – Ignition/Distributor engine speed sensor circuit poor electrical connection – Low battery charge – Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM) What is the Ford P0320 code mean? The Ford P0320 code is triggered…
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scanner Tool for All Vehicles
Retrieves generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), includes definitions lookup software on CD and displays DTC definitions on screen Features an easy-to-read backlit LCD screen, multilingual menu and DTC definitions and standard 16-pin OBD-II connector–no additional cables are needed Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification No) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9…
Ford IDS VCM II VCM2 Car Diagnostic Tool
VCM II Features: 1. The VCM II is the new Ford OEM diagnostic tool. It provides dealer-level diagnostics using the IDS software. 2. The VCM II is the brand new diagnostics interface from Ford for use with the Integrated Diagnostics Software (IDS). 3. The VCM II and IDS provides full dealer diagnostic capabilities for most…
2013 Autel MaxiDAS DS708 Car Diagnostic Tool Whit 2 Years Free Online Updates
Description: the MaxiDAS® DS708 is a state-of-art diagnostic system that delivers more accurate, more stable, more comprehensive, easier and faster diagnosis. The new generation platform stands out in a variety of tools by providing incredibly high performance with intuitive operation. Right for the first time, workshops and technicians could find an OE-level diagnostic solution designed…
What is Power Steering?
The power steering system uses an additional power source to provide steering assistance when the driver turns the steering wheel. Key Component — Power Steering Pump The power steering pump provides the hydraulic pressure necessary to operate the power steering system. The pressure is then converted into mechanical force in the steering gear or rack and…
What is Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)?
Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) A Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) is one of the components of a car electronic fuel injection system. A mass air flow sensor is installed inside the intake air duct between the air filter and the intake manifold of the engine. The main job of the mass air flow sensor is to…
Trouble Code: P0101 – Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
Description: The P0101code means that the signal from the mass air flow sensor (MAF) is out of expected range. The MAF sensor is installed in the intake air duct between the engine air filter and the throttle body; it measures the amount of air entering the engine through the throttle valve. The engine computer (ECM)…