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B1249

DTC B1249 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input

The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a low voltage input from the Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) sensor circuit, indicating a possible short to ground...

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P0700

P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a fault in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) or the transmission control system and has set the P0700 code.

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P0500

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction

The vehicle's speed sensor is not sending a proper signal to the engine control module, indicating a problem with speed measurement.

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P0446

Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction

The vehicle's onboard computer has detected a problem with the vent control circuit in the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). This system prevents f...

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P0440

Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction

The vehicle's onboard diagnostic system has detected a problem in the evaporative emission control system (EVAP), which is responsible for preventing fuel va...

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P0155

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2, Sensor 1)

The oxygen sensor heater circuit for the sensor located before the catalytic converter on bank 2 is not functioning properly.

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P0141

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

The oxygen sensor heater circuit for the sensor located after the catalytic converter on bank 1 is not functioning properly, causing the sensor to not reach ...

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P0135

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

The engine control module (ECM) has detected a problem with the heater circuit of the oxygen sensor located before the catalytic converter on bank 1. This he...

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P0113

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Input

The engine control module (ECM) has detected a high voltage signal from the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, indicating that the sensor is reporting an a...

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P0101

Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that the mass air flow (MAF) sensor signal is outside the expected range or is inconsistent with other sensor in...

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P0012

P0012 - Camshaft Position 'B' Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that the camshaft timing for the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 is more retarded than expected.

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P0011

P0011 - Camshaft Position 'A' Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that the timing of the intake camshaft on bank 1 is more advanced than the expected range.

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P0010

P0010 - Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

The engine control module (ECM) has detected a problem with the camshaft position actuator circuit on bank 1, which controls the variable valve timing system.

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P0401

P0401 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Insufficient Detected

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that the flow of exhaust gases through the EGR system is less than expected during operation.

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P0128

Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Regulating Temperature)

The engine coolant temperature is not reaching the expected operating temperature within a specified time after starting the engine.

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P0456

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak)

The vehicle's onboard diagnostic system has detected a very small leak in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system, which is responsible for capturing ...

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P0455

P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Large Leak)

This code indicates that the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system has detected a large leak in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system, which is design...

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P0442

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)

The vehicle's onboard diagnostics system has detected a small leak in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system, which is responsible for capturing fuel...

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P0304

Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

The engine control module (ECM) has detected a misfire in cylinder number 4, meaning that cylinder 4 is not firing properly during engine operation.

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P0303

Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that cylinder number 3 is misfiring, meaning it is not firing properly or at the correct time.

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P0302

Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

The engine control module (ECM) has detected a misfire in cylinder number 2, indicating that the fuel-air mixture in that cylinder is not igniting properly.

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P0301

P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

The engine control module (ECM) has detected a misfire in cylinder number 1.

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P0174

P0174 - System Too Lean (Bank 2)

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that the air-fuel mixture on bank 2 is too lean, meaning there is too much air and not enough fuel.

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P0420

P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) has detected that the catalytic converter on bank 1 is not working as efficiently as expected.

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P0300

P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

The engine control module (ECM) has detected random or multiple cylinder misfires occurring in the engine.

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P0171

System Too Lean (Bank 1)

The engine control module (ECM) has detected that the air-fuel mixture on bank 1 is too lean, meaning there is too much air or not enough fuel.

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