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DTC Troubleshooting Index

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC (MIL indication(1)) Two Drive Cycle Detection Detection Item MIL
P0107 (3) -- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0108 (3) -- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage ON
P0111 (10) ◦(3) Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem ON
P0112 (10) -- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0113 (10) -- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage ON
P0116 (86) ◦ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit Range/ Performance Problem ON
P0117 (6) -- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0118 (6) -- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage ON
P0122 (7) -- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor A Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0123 (7) -- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor A Circuit High Voltage ON
P0125 (86) ◦ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Malfunction Slow Response ON
P0128 (87) ◦ Cooling System Malfunction ON
P0133 (157) ◦ Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Circuit Slow Response ON
P0134 (151) ◦(3) Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction ON
P0135 (151) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Heater Circuit Malfunction ON
P0137 (161) ◦(2) Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2)) Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0138 (161) ◦(2) Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2,)) Circuit High Voltage ON
P0139 (161) ◦ Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2)) Circuit Slow Response ON
P0141 (163) -- Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2)) Heater Circuit Malfunction ON
P0153 (158) ◦ Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Circuit Slow Response ON
P0154 (152) ◦(3) Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction ON
P0155 (152) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Heater Circuit Malfunction ON
P0157 (162) ◦ Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 2)) Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0158 (162) ◦ Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 2)) Circuit High Voltage ON
P0159 (162) ◦ Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 2)) Circuit Slow Response ON
P0161 (164) -- Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 2)) Heater Circuit Malfunction ON
P0171 (153) ◦ Rear Bank (Bank 1) Fuel System Too Lean ON
P0172 (153) ◦ Rear Bank (Bank 1) Fuel System Too Rich ON
P0174 (154) ◦ Front Bank (Bank 2) Fuel System Too Lean ON
P0175 (154) ◦ Front Bank (Bank 2) Fuel System Too Rich ON
P0222 (7) -- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor B Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0223 (7) -- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor B Circuit High Voltage ON
P0300 (77) and any combination of P0301 (71) P0302 (72) P0303 (73) P0304 (74) P0305 (75) P0306 (76) ◦ Random Misfire Detected ON
NOTE: The above DTCs are indicated when the PGM-FI system is selected in the HDS.
Some automatic transmission DTCs cause the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on and no DTCs are indicated in the PGM-FI system, select the A/T system, and check for automatic transmission DTCs.
(1) These DTCs are indicated by a blinking MIL when the SCS line is jumped with the HDS.
(2) '05 models
(3) '06-08 models
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC (MIL indication(1)) Two Drive Cycle Detection Detection Item MIL
P0301 (71) ◦ No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected ON
P0302 (72) ◦ No. 2 Cylinder Misfire Detected ON
P0303 (73) ◦ No. 3 Cylinder Misfire Detected ON
P0304 (74) ◦ No. 4 Cylinder Misfire Detected ON
P0305 (75) ◦ No. 5 Cylinder Misfire Detected ON
P0306 (76) ◦ No. 6 Cylinder Misfire Detected ON
P0325 (23) -- Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction ON
P0335 (4) -- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A No Signal ON
P0339 (4) -- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Interruption ON
P0340 (9) -- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor No Signal ON
P0344 (9) -- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Intermittent Interruption ON
P0385 (54) -- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor B No Signal ON
P0389 (54) -- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Interruption ON
P0401 (80) ◦ Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Insufficient Flow ON
P0404 (12) ◦ Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Circuit Range/Performance Problem ON
P0406 (12) -- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage ON
P0420 (165) ◦ Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) ON
P0430 (166) ◦ Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2) ON
P0443 (92) -- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Circuit Malfunction ON
P0451 (91) ◦ Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem ON
P0452 (91) -- Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0453 (91) -- Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage ON
P0455 (90) ◦ (2) Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Large Leak Detected ON
P0456 (90) ◦ Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Very Small Leak Detected ON
P0457 (90) ◦ Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Leak Detected/Fuel Fill Cap Loose or Missing ON
P0461 (121) -- Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/ Performance Problem OFF
P0462 (121) -- Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Low Voltage OFF
P0463 (121) -- Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit High Voltage OFF
P0480 (101) -- Radiator Fan Control (RFC) System Malfunction OFF
P0496 (92) ◦ Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System High Purge Flow ON
P0497 (90) ◦ Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Low Purge Flow ON
P0498 (117) -- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage ON
P0499 (117) -- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve Control Circuit High Voltage ON
P0506 (14) ◦ Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected ON
P0507 (14) ◦ Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected ON
P0562 (34) -- Charging System Low Voltage OFF
P0563 (34) -- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Power Source Circuit Unexpected Voltage OFF
P0602 (196) -- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Programming Error ON
P0603 (131) -- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error ON
P0627 (169) -- Fuel Pump Control Module System Malfunction ON
P0630 (139) -- VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch ON
P0685 (135) ◦ Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Control Circuit) ON
P0700 (70)(2) -- Automatic Transmission (A/T) Control System Malfunction ON
P0700 (70) -- Automatic Transmission (A/T) Control System Malfunction OFF
P1077 (106) ◦ Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck in High RPM Position ON
P1078 (106) ◦ Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Stuck in Low RPM Position ON
P1109 (13) -- Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Out of Range High ON
P1116 (86) ◦ (2) Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit Range/ Performance Problem ON
NOTE: The above DTCs are indicated when the PGM-FI system is selected in the HDS.
Some automatic transmission DTCs cause the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on and no DTCs are indicated in the PGM-FI system, select the A/T system, and check for automatic transmission DTCs.
(1) These DTCs are indicated by a blinking MIL when the SCS line is jumped with the HDS.
(2) '06-08 models
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC (MIL indication(1)) Two Drive Cycle Detection Detection Item MIL
P1128 (5) ◦ Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Signal Lower Than Expected ON
P1129 (5) ◦ Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Signal Higher Than Expected ON
P1172 (157) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High ON
P1174 (158) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High ON
P1297 (20) -- Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Circuit Low Voltage OFF
P1298 (20) -- Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Circuit High Voltage OFF
P1454 (91) ◦ Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem ON
P1549 (34) -- Charging System High Voltage OFF
P1683 (40) -- Throttle Valve Default Position Spring Performance Problem ON
P1684 (40) -- Throttle Valve Return Spring Performance Problem ON
P16BB (116) -- Alternator B Terminal Circuit Low Voltage OFF
P16BC (116) -- Alternator FR Terminal Circuit/IGP Circuit Low Voltage OFF
P16BD (198) -- Starter Relay 2 Malfunction OFF
P16BE (198) -- Starter Relay 1 Malfunction OFF
P16BF (198) -- Starter Relay STRLY Circuit Malfunction OFF
P2101 (40) -- Throttle Actuator System Malfunction ON
P2108 (40) -- Throttle Actuator Control Module Problem ON
P2118 (40) -- Throttle Actuator Current Range/Performance Problem ON
P2122 (37) -- Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor A (Throttle Position Sensor D) Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2123 (37) -- Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor A (Throttle Position Sensor D) Circuit High Voltage ON
P2127 (37) -- Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor B (Throttle Position Sensor E) Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2128 (37) -- Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor B (Throttle Position Sensor E) Circuit High Voltage ON
P2135 (7) -- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor A/B Voltage Incorrect Correlation ON
P2138 (37) -- Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor A/B (Throttle Position Sensor D/E) Incorrect Voltage Correlation ON
P2176 (40) -- Throttle Actuator Control System Idle Position Not Learned ON
P2183 (192) ◦ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Problem ON
P2184 (192) -- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2185 (192) -- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage ON
P2195 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Signal Stuck Lean ON
P2197 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Signal Stuck Lean ON
P2227 (13) ◦ Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem ON
P2228 (13) -- Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2229 (13) -- Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit High Voltage ON
P2237 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) IP Circuit High Voltage ON
P2238 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) IP Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2240 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) IP Circuit High Voltage ON
P2241 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) IP Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2243 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit High Voltage ON
P2245 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2247 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit High Voltage ON
P2249 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit Low Voltage ON
NOTE: The above DTCs are indicated when the PGM-FI system is selected in the HDS.
Some automatic transmission DTCs cause the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on and no DTCs are indicated in the PGM-FI system, select the A/T system, and check for automatic transmission DTCs.
(1) These DTCs are indicated by a blinking MIL when the SCS line is jumped with the HDS.
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC (MIL indication(1)) Two Drive Cycle Detection Detection Item MIL
P2251 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VS Circuit High Voltage ON
P2252 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2254 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VS Circuit High Voltage ON
P2255 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2270 (161) ◦ (2) Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2)) Circuit Signal Stuck Lean ON
P2271 (161) ◦ (2) Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2)) Circuit Signal Stuck Rich ON
P2272 (162) ◦ (2) Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 2)) Circuit Signal Stuck Lean ON
P2273 (162) ◦ (2) Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 2)) Circuit Signal Stuck Rich ON
P2279 (109) ◦ Intake Air System Leak ON
P2413 (12) ◦ Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Malfunction ON
P2422 (117) ◦ Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve Close Malfunction ON
P2552 (40) -- Throttle Actuator Control Module Relay Malfunction ON
P2610 (132) -- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Internal Power Off Timer Malfunction ON
P2627 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) LABEL Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2628 (155) -- Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) LABEL Circuit High Voltage ON
P2630 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) LABEL Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2631 (156) -- Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) LABEL Circuit High Voltage ON
P2646 (22) -- Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch (VTEC Oil Pressure Switch) Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2647 (22) -- Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch (VTEC Oil Pressure Switch) Circuit High Voltage ON
P2648 (21) -- Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valve) Circuit Low Voltage ON
P2649 (21) -- Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valve) Circuit High Voltage ON
P2A00 (157) ◦ (2) Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem (Bank 1, Sensor 1) ON
P2A03 (158) ◦ (2) Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem (Bank 2, Sensor 1) ON
U0073 (126) -- F-CAN Malfunction (BUS-OFF) ON
U0104 (126)(2) -- F-CAN Malfunction (Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Unit-PCM) OFF
U0107 (30) -- Lost Communication With Throttle Actuator Control Module ON
U0114 (126) -- F-CAN Malfunction (SH-AWD Control Unit-PCM) OFF
U0122 (126) -- F-CAN Malfunction (VSA Modulator-Control Unit-PCM) OFF
U0155 (126) -- F-CAN Malfunction (Gauge Control Module-PCM) ON
NOTE: The above DTCs are indicated when the PGM-FI system is selected in the HDS.
Some automatic transmission DTCs cause the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on and no DTCs are indicated in the PGM-FI system, select the A/T system, and check for automatic transmission DTCs.
(1) These DTCs are indicated by a blinking MIL when the SCS line is jumped with the HDS.
(2) '06-08 models