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SAE P0xxx DTCs

For Monitor Strategy Information Refer to: Bosch Motronic ME 7.5 OBD System Strategy

Fuel and air ratios

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low Input Lower threshold map (depending on engine speed and engine load)
  • Air mass, 1.5 kg/h
 2 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0103 Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit High Input Upper threshold map (depending on engine speed and engine load)
  • Air mass, >128 - 730 kg/h
 2 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/BARO Sensor Range/Performance Difference between altitude sensor and boost pressure, >200 mbar   5 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0112 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input Short to battery positive, > 133.5 ° C   2 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Input IAT >-36 ° C
  • Time after start, 180 sec.
 2 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Measured temp. lower than model temp. Difference between measured and model temp. more than 20 ° C   Depends on EST
  • 2 DCY
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input Short to battery + -45 ° C   0.5 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Input Short to ground >133.5 ° C   0.5 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit, Bank 1 Sensor 1 Short circuit, 60 mV Oxygen sensor rear, > 500 mV after 90 seconds 0.13 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0132 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage, Bank 1 Sensor 1 Short to battery positive, > 1.08 Volts Sensor heated up-after 90 sec 10 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0133 O2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Threshold for signal period, length > 3.3 seconds
  • Exhaust gas temperature, > 260 ° C
  • Engine load, 20.25 - 55%
  • Engine speed, 1,680 - 3,520 RPM
  • Fuel control, Closed loop
 40 Seconds
  • Once/DCY
  • 2 DCY
P0134 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected, (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Open circuit or no activity, 0.4 - 0.6 V Sensor heated up, after 90.0 seconds 5 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0136 O2 Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 2) Short circuit, 60 mV
  • Sensor heated up, After 90 seconds
 100 Seconds at low fuel level: 600 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0138 O2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 2) Short to battery +, > 1.08 V
  • Sensor heated up, After 150 seconds
 10 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0139 O2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
  • Sensor signal not active-Signal output is not oscillating at reference value 0.608 V
  • Intake air mass, 20 - 100 kg/h
  • Sensor readiness downstream cat, -> 30 sec
  • Heater and electrical diagnosis of sensor checked without error
  • Catalyst temp, > 300 ° C
  
  • Once/DCY
  • 2 DCY
P0140 O2 Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
  • Open sensor or no activity 400500 mV
  • Sensor heated up, After 90 seconds
 600 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0237 Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low Short to ground >0.14 V   5 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0238 Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit High Short to battery + 4.88 V   2 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
Ignition system

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0300 Random Misfire Detected
  • Check the Spark plugs.
  • Check the intake system for leaks.
  • Check the fuel pressure. Refer to → Checking fuel pressure  .
  • Check fuel injectors N30, N31, N32, N33, N83.
 Multiple misfire
  • Load change within 2 revolutions, 3 - 40%
  • Time from engine start, 5 sec
  • Engine load, 13.5 - 138.75%
  
  • 2 DCY
P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
  • Check the Spark plugs.
  • Check the intake system for leaks.
  • Check the fuel pressure. Refer to → Checking fuel pressure  .
  • Check fuel injectors N30, N31, N32, N33, N83.
  • Emission threshold % misfire >3%
  • Catalyst damage (T > 950 ° C) rate > 4.5 - 30 %
  • Engine speed range Idle - 6760 RPM
  • Engine torque > 0
 1000 Revs 200 Revs
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
  • Check the Spark plugs.
  • Check the intake system for leaks.
  • Check the fuel pressure. Refer to → Checking fuel pressure  .
  • Check fuel injectors N30, N31, N32, N33, N83.
  • Emission threshold % misfire >3%
  • Catalyst damage (T > 950 ° C) rate > 4.5 - 30 %
  • Engine speed range Idle - 6760 RPM
  • Engine torque > 0
 1000 Revs 200 Revs
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
  • Check the Spark plugs.
  • Check the intake system for leaks.
  • Check the fuel pressure. Refer to → Checking fuel pressure  .
  • Check fuel injectors N30, N31, N32, N33, N83.
  • Emission threshold % misfire >3%
  • Catalyst damage (T > 950 ° C) rate > 4.5 - 30 %
  • Engine speed range Idle - 6760 RPM
  • Engine torque > 0
 1000 Revs 200 Revs
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
  • Check the Spark plugs.
  • Check the intake system for leaks.
  • Check the fuel pressure. Refer to → Checking fuel pressure  .
  • Check fuel injectors N30, N31, N32, N33, N83.
  • Emission threshold % misfire >3%
  • Catalyst damage (T > 950 ° C) rate > 4.5 - 30 %
  • Engine speed range Idle - 6760 RPM
  • Engine torque > 0
 1000 Revs 200 Revs
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0321 Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance Comparison of counted teeth and number of teeth (+/-) 1 tooth   0.1 Second
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0322 Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal Comparison with phase sensor signal-No engine speed signal   5 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
Additional exhaust regulation

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0411 Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected
  • Flow check during normal SA injection (1st chance) SA = Secondary Air- 50% deviation of expected air mass flow
  • Flow check during SA injection, enabled by monitor if 1st chance is not completed
  • Intake air temp, > 18 ° C 85 ° C
  • Closed loop oxygen sensor front with no malfunction at start
  • Coolant temp, 18-100 ° C
  • Altitude, 2.500 m
  • Mass air, 60 kg/h
First check not completed OR
  • Engine restart temperature difference, > 15 K
AND
  • Coolant temp, 40-100 ° C
  • Engine speed, Idle
  • Catalyst temp, 600 ° C
  • Altitude, 2.500 m
 60 Seconds
  • Once/DCY
  • 2 DCY
P0422 Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) Rear/front = AR-> 0.30
  • Catalyst temperature, 380 - 650 ° C
  • Engine load, 20-65%
  • Engine speed, 1,480 - 3,080 RPM
  • Actual EVAP purge flow, 25%
 100 Seconds
  • Once/ DCY
  • 2 DCY
P0441 Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow Reaction of throttle airflow or l controller, +/- 7 % of lambda controller deviation or 30% airflow change
  • Engine speed - Idle
  • Altitude 2500 m
  • ECT, > 80 ° C
  • Time after engine start, > 600 sec
 0.5 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0442 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Small Leak) Pressure drop within predetermined time, ATCZK, ATCEK, and AMUEK: 3.0 sec. AWDEK: 1.8 sec.
  • Purge Valve, Closed
  • LDP, Activated
  • Ambient temperature, > -9.75 ° C
  • Altitude, 2500m
  • Ambient pressure, >6 hPa
  • Restart temp difference, >5K
  • Time after engine start, 240 sec.
  • Intake vacuum pressure, > 130 hPa
  • IAT, 45 ° C
  • Intake manifold low pressure, >150 hPa
  • Engine temp, 95 ° C
  • Vehicle speed, >13 mph
 140 Seconds
  • Once/DCY
  • 2 DCY
P0455 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (gross leak/no flow) Pressure drop within predetermined time, ATCZK, ATCEK, and AMUEK: 3.0 sec. AWDEK: 1.8 sec. If leak is detected under idle conditions (open filler neck during refueling), verification during driving
  • Purge Valve, Closed
  • LDP, Activated
  • Ambient temperature, > -9.75 ° C
  • Altitude, 2500m
  • Ambient pressure, >6 hPa
  • Restart temp difference, >5K
  • Time after engine start, 240 sec.
  • Intake vacuum pressure, > 130 hPa
  • IAT, 45 ° C
  • Intake manifold low pressure, >150 hPa
  • Engine temp, 95 ° C
  • Vehicle speed, >13 mph
 140 Seconds 280 Seconds
  • Once/DCY
  • 2 DCY
Speed and idle control

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance Comparison with engine speed and fuel cut off-Speed 1.94 mph
  • ECT, > 40 ° C
 2 Seconds
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0506 Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected Idle speed deviation >100 RPM
  • Engine speed, idle
  • Engine load, 36%
  • ECT, >75 ° C
  • IAT > 0 ° C
  • EVAP purge valve, Closed
  • Altitude, 2500 m
 5 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0507 Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected Idle speed deviation -200 RPM
  • Engine speed, idle
  • Engine load, 36%
  • ECT, >75 ° C
  • IAT > 0 ° C
  • EVAP purge valve, Closed
  • Altitude, 2500 m
 5 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
Control module and output signals

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0601 Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error Calculate check sum   0.5 Seconds
  • 2 DCY
P0614 ECM / TCM Incompatible Comparison of stored value with sent value on CAN (CAN,AT) Values not equal   30 ms  
09A Transmission

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0700 Transmission Control System (MIL Request) RAM/ROM/ EEPROM defect   150 ms  
P0705 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input)
  • A, B, C and PA signal check in every shift lever position.
 Detection of wrong combination of the A, B, C and PA signal, More than 350 ms   350 ms  
P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Comparison with Vehicle speed- sensor and Engine-revolution Vehicle Speed > 20 km/h within 2 sec
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Throttle Position, > 1/8
 2 Seconds  
P0722 Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
  • Plausibility check.
 Comparison IMED and VSP-Signal VSP Rev150 rpm and IMED Rev >700 rpm (same as VSP=20km/h) within 2 sec.
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Throttle Position, > 1/8
 2 Seconds  
P0725 Engine Speed Input Circuit Signal invalid Error value received
  • CAN bus, Active
 30 ms  
P0731 Gear 1 incorrect ratio Comparison of indicated slip and actual slip with stored values. Slip differences > 170 rpm for more than 4 sec
  • ON/OFF SOL, No fault
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Turbine Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Vehicle Speed VSP, >=20km/h
  • Throttle Position, >= 1/8
  • Engine Speed, >=450rpm
 4 Seconds  
P0732 Gear 2 incorrect ratio Comparison of indicated slip and actual slip with stored values. Slip differences > 170 rpm for more than 4 sec
  • ON/OFF SOL, No fault
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Turbine Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Vehicle Speed VSP, >=20km/h
  • Throttle Position, >= 1/8
  • Engine Speed, >=450rpm
 4 Seconds  
P0733 Gear 3 incorrect ratio Comparison of indicated slip and actual slip with stored values. Slip differences > 170 rpm for more than 4 sec
  • ON/OFF SOL, No fault
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Turbine Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Vehicle Speed VSP, >=20km/h
  • Throttle Position, >= 1/8
  • Engine Speed, >=450rpm
 4 Seconds  
P0734 Gear 4 incorrect ratio Comparison of indicated slip and actual slip with stored values. Slip differences > 170 rpm for more than 4 sec
  • ON/OFF SOL, No fault
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Turbine Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Vehicle Speed VSP, >=20km/h
  • Throttle Position, >= 1/8
  • Engine Speed, >=450rpm
 4 Seconds  
P0735 Gear 5 incorrect ratio Comparison of indicated slip and actual slip with stored values. Slip differences > 170 rpm for more than 4 sec
  • ON/OFF SOL, No fault
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Turbine Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Vehicle Speed VSP, >=20km/h
  • Throttle Position, >= 1/8
  • Engine Speed, >=450rpm
 4 Seconds  
P0743 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
  • Analog comparison between in - and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   40 ms  
P0746 Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance or Stuck Off
  • Digital comparison between Ground return level (High) during ROM check. Refer to
 Comparison with reference voltage, Ground return level High within 40 ms   40 ms  
P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical Logical output signal difference   80 ms  
P0753 Shift Solenoid "A" Electrical
  • Digital comparison between in- and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0758 Shift Solenoid "B" Electrical
  • Digital comparison between in- and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0763 Shift Solenoid "C" Electrical
  • Digital comparison between in- and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0768 Shift Solenoid "D" Electrical
  • Digital comparison between in- and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0773 Shift Solenoid "E" Electrical
  • Digital comparison between in- and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0785 Shift/Timing Solenoid
  • Digital comparison between in- and output signal.
 Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0791 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit
  • Plausibility check. Check the Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor G265.
 Comparison with Vehicle speed- sensor and Engine-revolution Vehicle Speed > 20 km/h within 2 sec
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Throttle Position, > 1/8
 2 Seconds  
P0811 Excessive Clutch Slippage
  • Difference value between TURB and VSP revolution checked.
 Comparison Engine Speed and TURB while LU is closed, LU=ON and |Slip rev| >=(40+VSP/2)
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Turbine Speed Sensor, No fault
  • Shift Lever, D
  • Vehicle Speed, >=10 km/h
  • Throttle Position, >= 1/8
  • Engine Speed, >=450 rpm
 10 Seconds  
P0864 TCM communication circuit range/performance
  • CAN communication check. CAN receive data check. Refer to or
 No signal received within 300 ms   300 ms  
01M Transmission

DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illumination
P0700 Transmission Control System (MIL Request)        
P0705 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input) Detection of wrong combination of the A, B, C and PA signal, More than 350 ms   350 ms  
P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Detection of wrong input AD value, 0.2V (AD value 45) for more than 100 ms OR (AD value >545) Voltage >3.8 V for more than 100 ms
  • Input sensor, No failure decision for input sensor no pulse failure
 500 ms  
P0722 Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
  • Check the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G68.
        
P0725 Engine Speed Input Circuit Detection of error
  • CAN bus, Active
  • ECU communication, Active
  • ECU data update, Active
 250 ms  
P0731 Gear 1 incorrect ratio ABS (input rev. - output rev. x other gear ratio) (0.04 x other gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec. Detection of slip condition, Input rev. x 1st gear ratio + 400 rpm for more than 3.3 sec.
  • Engine speed, >400 RPM
  • Shift lever, D,S
  • Output rev, =500 RPM
  • L-up condition, Off
  • Input sensor, No back up condition
  • Output sensor, Active or back up by ABS
  • Model oil temp, >=0 ° C
  • Engine speed, >400 RPM
  • Output rev, >250 RPM
  • Estimated engine torque, >100Nm at 1st gear
  • Shift lever, D,S
  • Brake, Off
  • Slip difference of output speed (In case ABS Valid) Difference 10%
  • Revolution sensor, No back up condition
  • Model oil temp, >=20 ° C
 2 Times 1 Second 12 Times
  • Continuous
  • 2 DCY
P0732 Gear 2 incorrect ratio Detection of slip condition, Input rev. x 1st gear ratio + 400 rpm for more than 3.3 sec. Comparison of slip condition
  • 1. ABS (input rev. - output rev. x other gear ratio) (0.04 x other gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec.
  • 2. Slip differences > (0.20 x current gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec.
  • Engine speed, >400 RPM
  • Output rev, >250 RPM
  • Shift lever, D,S
  • Brake, Off
  • Slip difference of output speed (In case ABS Valid) Difference 10%
  • Revolution sensor, No back up condition
  • Model oil temp, >=0 ° C
 1 Second 12 times  
P0733 Gear 3 incorrect ratio Comparison of slip condition
  • 1. ABS (input rev. - output rev. x other gear ratio) (0.04 x other gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec.
  • 2. Slip differences > (0.20 x current gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec.
  • Engine speed, >400 RPM
  • Output rev, >250 RPM
  • Shift lever, D,S
  • Brake, Off
  • Slip difference of output speed (In case ABS Valid) Difference 10%
  • Revolution sensor, No back up condition
  • Model oil temp, >=0 ° C
 1 Second 12 times  
P0734 Gear 4 incorrect ratio Comparison of slip condition
  • 1. ABS (input rev. - output rev. x other gear ratio) (0.04 x other gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec.
  • 2. Slip differences > (0.20 x current gear ratio x output rev.) for more than 1 sec.
  • Engine speed, >400 RPM
  • Output rev, >250 RPM
  • Shift lever, D,S
  • Brake, Off
  • Slip difference of output speed (In case ABS Valid) Difference 10%
  • Revolution sensor, No back up condition
  • Model oil temp, >=0 ° C
 1 Second 12 times  
P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Electrical
  • Detection of wrong input AD value, Feedback current > 1333 mA (AD value >1000) for more than 100 ms OR Feedback current 23 mA (AD value 15) for more than 100 ms
  • Comparison of target current and feedback current
  • Main Solenoid, ON
  • Linear feedback current, >23 mA (AD:15) 1333 mA (AD:1000)
 500 ms 2 Times Continuous
P0753 Shift Solenoid "A" Electrical Comparison of the signal of solenoid monitor and solenoid driver output, Wrong output signal for more than 100 ms   500 ms  
P0758 Shift Solenoid "B" Electrical Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0763 Shift Solenoid "C" Electrical Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0768 Shift Solenoid "D" Electrical Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0773 Shift Solenoid "E" Electrical Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0785 Shift/Timing Solenoid Logical output signal difference   300 ms  
P0811 Excessive Clutch Slippage Comparison of engine rpm and input rpm, Engine rpm - input rpm > 100 rpm for 2 sec.
  • Engine speed, >400 RPM
  • Shift lever, D,S
  • Engine speed, 4000 RPM
  • Estimated engine torque, >=0 Nm
  • Revolution sensor, No back up condition
  • SLU target current, > 1000 mA
  • Model oil temp, >=20 ° C
 12 Seconds  
P0863 TCM Communication Circuit        
P0864 TCM communication circuit range/performance
  • Detection of communication error (All or One frame which are entered in ATCU), ECU no communication for more than 50 ms (In case of repeat rate is over 25 ms, double value of repeat rate is used.)
  • ECU signal data freeze (Data counter (ID488, Byte8, Bit7...4) Not updated)
  • CAN bus, Active
  • Time, 500 ms after ign on
  • ECU communication, No failure
  • CAN bus, Active
  • CAN bus data repeat rate, The space of time between two received messages has not exceeded double the transmission cycle time.
 500 ms 1 Second 300 ms 70 ms  
P0865 TCM Communication Circuit Low Detection of communication error, CAN BUS off condition for more than 250 sec. Time, 500 ms after Ign. On 250 ms  
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