Auxiliary emission controls

Meaning, symptoms, causes, diagnosis steps and repair cost for each code. Generic SAE codes apply to all makes; manufacturer-specific codes are marked.

100 codes
CodeWhat it meansSeverity
P0400Exhaust Gas Recirculation FlowMedium
P0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient DetectedMedium
P0402Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive DetectedMedium
P0403Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control CircuitMedium
P0404Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range/PerformanceMedium
P0405Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit LowMedium
P0406Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit HighMedium
P0407Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit LowLow
P0408Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit HighLow
P0409Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A CircuitLow
P0410Secondary Air Injection SystemLow
P0411Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow DetectedLow
P0412Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A CircuitLow
P0413Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve 'A' Circuit OpenMedium
P0414Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve 'A' Circuit ShortedMedium
P0415Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve 'B' CircuitMedium
P0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve 'B' Circuit OpenMedium
P0417Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve 'B' Circuit ShortedMedium
P0418Secondary Air Injection System Control 'A' CircuitMedium
P0419Secondary Air Injection System Control 'B' CircuitMedium
P0420Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)Medium
P0421Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below ThresholdMedium
P0422Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)Medium
P0423Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below ThresholdMedium
P0424Heated Catalyst Temperature Below ThresholdMedium
P0425Catalyst Temperature SensorMedium
P0426Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range/PerformanceMedium
P0427Catalyst Temperature Sensor LowMedium
P0428Catalyst Temperature Sensor HighMedium
P0429Catalyst Heater Control CircuitMedium
P0430Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)Medium
P0431Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)Medium
P0432Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)Medium
P0433Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below ThresholdMedium
P0434Heated Catalyst Temperature Below ThresholdMedium
P0435Catalyst Temperature SensorMedium
P0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range/PerformanceMedium
P0437Catalyst Temperature Sensor LowMedium
P0438Catalyst Temperature Sensor HighMedium
P0439Catalyst Heater Control CircuitMedium
P0440Evaporative Emission System MalfunctionLow
P0441Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge FlowLow
P0442Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Small Leak)Low
P0443Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve CircuitLow
P0444Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit OpenLow
P0445Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit ShortedLow
P0446Evaporative Emission System Vent Control CircuitLow
P0447Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit OpenLow
P0448Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit ShortedLow
P0449Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve/Solenoid CircuitLow
P0450Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/SwitchLow
P0451Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch Range/PerformanceLow
P0452Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch LowLow
P0453Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch HighLow
P0454Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch IntermittentLow
P0455Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Gross Leak)Low
P0456Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak)Low
P0457Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (fuel cap loose/off)Low
P0458Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit LowLow
P0459Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit HighLow
P0460Fuel Level Sensor 'A' CircuitMedium
P0461Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceLow
P0462Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit LowLow
P0463Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit HighLow
P0464Fuel Level Sensor 'A' Circuit IntermittentMedium
P0465EVAP Purge Flow Sensor CircuitLow
P0466EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceLow
P0467EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit LowLow
P0468EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit HighLow
P0469EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit IntermittentLow
P0470Exhaust Pressure SensorMedium
P0471Exhaust Pressure Sensor Range/PerformanceMedium
P0472Exhaust Pressure Sensor LowMedium
P0473Exhaust Pressure Sensor HighMedium
P0474Exhaust Pressure Sensor IntermittentMedium
P0475Exhaust Pressure Control ValveMedium
P0476Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Range/PerformanceMedium
P0477Exhaust Pressure Control Valve LowMedium
P0478Exhaust Pressure Control Valve HighMedium
P0479Exhaust Pressure Control Valve IntermittentMedium
P0480Fan 1 Control CircuitMedium
P0481Fan 2 Control CircuitMedium
P0482Fan 3 Control CircuitMedium
P0483Fan Rationality CheckMedium
P0484Fan Circuit Over CurrentMedium
P0485Fan Power/Ground CircuitMedium
P0486Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor 'B' CircuitMedium
P0487Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control CircuitMedium
P0488Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control Range/PerformanceMedium
P0489Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit LowMedium
P0490Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit HighMedium
P0491Secondary Air Injection System Insufficient FlowMedium
P0492Secondary Air Injection System Insufficient FlowMedium
P0493Fan OverspeedMedium
P0494Fan Speed LowMedium
P0495Fan Speed HighMedium
P0496Evaporative Emission System High Purge FlowLow
P0497Evaporative Emission System Low Purge FlowLow
P0498Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve Control Circuit LowLow
P0499Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve Control Circuit HighLow