What does the fault code mean on a car?

What does the fault code mean on a car?

What does the car fault code mean? It means the system has detected a problem in one of the onboard systems and is spitting out a code that relates to the specific section that has triggered the fault.

Where does the 5 digit fault code come from?

Faults can come from any electronic system or sensor in your car so there are thousands of possibilities and all of them are converted into a simple 5 character fault code, The 5 digit code is broken down into 4 sections, as outlined below.

Where can I find the OBD fault code?

Although there are a core set of universal codes the more specific faults are often unique to a certain make of car, in situations where the code is not common or in the software database there is a great database here . If they don’t have your car Google the code to find the exact meaning .

Where can I get P1 or other fault codes?

U = Undefined – most are communication or connection errors with the internal computer or between the scan tool and the computer. 0-99 – Indicates the specific area of the subsystem that triggerd the fault Where can I get P1 or other fault codes?

What to do if there is no fault code in your car?

It may take a few attempts to get to the bottom of a problem so we would advise to always seek the support of the dealership or garage in finding the root cause of your issue. If no fault codes are recorded in your vehicle, then the dealership or garage may resort to physical and visual checks.

What does the car fault code mean? It means the system has detected a problem in one of the onboard systems and is spitting out a code that relates to the specific section that has triggered the fault.

Faults can come from any electronic system or sensor in your car so there are thousands of possibilities and all of them are converted into a simple 5 character fault code, The 5 digit code is broken down into 4 sections, as outlined below.

Although there are a core set of universal codes the more specific faults are often unique to a certain make of car, in situations where the code is not common or in the software database there is a great database here . If they don’t have your car Google the code to find the exact meaning .

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