Last time, this Broward County auto tag agency overloaded you with information on your car’s computer-based On-board Diagnostic (OBD) system. Now that you’ve (hopefully) had a chance to diagnose that pesky Check Engine light, what does the series of numbers and letters mean?
If you’re not sure what we’re talking about, go ahead and read our last blog:
What Are OBD-II Codes? Do-It-Yourself Car Advice from Your Local Broward County Auto Tag Agency>>
Below, we’ve borrowed some helpful notes from OBD-Codes.com on the meaning of each code. We’re including the list for Honda codes below for the Check Engine Light, as these are some of the most common cars on the road. However, you can go to the OBD-Codes.com link to review other makes of car for diagnosis.
Manufacturer Specific Codes
P1106 BARO Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction
P1107 BARO Circuit Low Input
P1108 BARO Circuit High Input
P1121 Throttle Position Lower Than Expected
P1122 Throttle Position Higher Than Expected
P1128 MAP Lower Than Expected
P1129 MAP Higher Than Expected
P1162 HO2S11 Circuit Fault (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1163 HO2S11 Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1164 HO2S11 Circuit Fault (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1165 HO2S11 Slow Response(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1166 HO2S11 Heater Circuit Fault (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1167 HO2S11 Heater Circuit (VS+) Fault (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1168 HO2S11 Label Circuit Low Voltage Fault (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1169 HO2S11 Label Circuit High Voltage Fault (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P1201 Cylinder 1 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0301
P1202 Cylinder 2 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0302
P1203 Cylinder 3 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0303
P1204 Cylinder 4 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0304
P1205 Cylinder 5 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0305
P1206 Cylinder 6 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0306
P1241 Throttle Vent Control Motor Circuit 1 Malfunction
P1242 Throttle Vent Control Motor Circuit 2 Malfunction
P1243 Throttle Position Insufficient
P1244 Closed Throttle Position Insufficient
P1246 Accelerator Position Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction
P1247 Accelerator Position Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction
P1248 Accelerator Position Sensors 1 & 2 Improper Correlation
P1253 VTEC System Circuit Fault
P1259 VTEC System Malfunction, Rear Bank (Bank 1)
P1279 VTEC System Malfunction, Front Bank (Bank 2)
P1297 ELD Circuit Low Input
P1298 Electrical Load Detector Circuit High Voltage
P1300 Random Misfire
P1301 Cylinder 1 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0301
P1302 Cylinder 2 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0302
P1303 Cylinder 3 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0303
P1304 Cylinder 4 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0304
P1305 Cylinder 5 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0305
P1306 Cylinder 6 Misfire - Compare possible causes/symptoms for this Honda check engine light code to the Generic OBD II code P0306
P1316 Spark Plug Voltage Detection Circuit Malfunction, Front Bank
P1317 Spark Plug Voltage Detection Circuit Malfunction, Rear Bank
P1318 Spark Plug Voltage Detection Module Reset Circuit Malfunction, Front Bank
P1319 Spark Plug Voltage Detection Module Reset Circuit Malfunction, Rear Bank
P1324 Knock Sensor Power Source Circuit Low Voltage
P1336 CKP Sensor B Range/Performance
P1337 CKP Sensor B Low Input
P1359 CKP/TDC Sensor Circuit Connector Disconnection
P1361 TDC Sensor Intermittent Interruption
P1362 TDC 1 Sensor No Signal
P1366 TDC 2 Sensor Intermittent
P1367 TDC 2 Sensor No Signal
P1381 CYP Sensor A Intermittent Interruption
P1382 CYP Sensor A No Signal
P1386 CYP Sensor B Intermittent Interruption
P1387 CYP Sensor B No Signal
P1456 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Fuel Tank System)
P1457 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Control Canister System)
P1459 EVAP Purge Flow Switch Malfunction
P1491 EGR Valve Lift Insufficient Detected
P1498 EGR Valve Lift Sensor High Voltage
P1508 IAC Valve Circuit Failure
P1519 IAC Valve Circuit Failure
P1607 ECM Internal Circuit Failure A
P1608 ECM Internal Circuit Failure B
P1655 TMA or TMB Signal Line Fault
P1656 Automatic Transmission System Malfunction
P1660 A/T FI Data Line Failure
P1671 A/T FI Data Line No Signal
P1672 A/T FI Data Line Failure
P1676 Traction Control System FI Data Line No Signal
P1677 Traction Control System FI Data Line Failure
P1678 FPTDR Signal Line Failure
P1681 A/T FI Signal A Low Input
P1682 A/T FI Signal A High Input
P1686 A/T FI Signal B Low Input
P1687 A/T FI Signal B High Input
P1690 Traction Control System STB Line Failure
P1696 Traction Control Fuel Cut Signal Low Input
P1697 Traction Control Fuel Cut Signal High Input
P1705 TCM A/T Gear Position Switch Circuit Shorted
P1706 TCM A/T Gear Position Switch Circuit Open
P1753 TCM A/T Lockup Solenoid Valve "A" Fault
P1758 TCM A/T Lockup Solenoid Valve "B" Fault
P1790 TCM A/T TP Sensor Circuit Fault
P1791 TCM A/T Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Fault
P1753 TCM A/T ECT Sensor Circuit Fault
P1709, P1738, P1739, P1768, P1773, P1788, P1793 & P1795 Automatic Transmission System Malfunction
Once you’ve identified your codes, go ahead and do some online research. Many of these codes are diagnosable through forums, but presenting the code to the mechanic or dealership should help you get that diagnostic fee waived, in addition to making you look like you know something when you speak to a new mechanic.
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