What Do Honda Element
Check Engine Lights Mean?
OBD2 Overview
The On-Board Diagnostics Version 2 (OBD2) system is a standardized technology that has been implemented in most vehicles since 1996. This system provides a crucial interface between your car and a diagnostic tool, allowing for the identification and troubleshooting of issues that may affect the performance and efficiency of your vehicle. By accessing diagnostic information directly from the vehicle’s computer, both novice car owners and experienced mechanics can gain valuable insights into the health and functionality of the vehicle.
Understanding and utilizing the OBD2 system can offer numerous benefits. For the average car owner, it provides a means to demystify the often confusing “check engine” light, helping to identify whether an issue is minor or requires immediate attention. For the DIY enthusiast, it offers a powerful tool for diagnosing problems without needing to visit a mechanic for every issue. Skilled mechanics, on the other hand, can use the OBD2 codes to pinpoint problems quickly and efficiently, streamlining the repair process and ensuring vehicles are returned to optimal condition.
In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the basics of the OBD2 system, explain how to read and interpret the codes, and provide detailed information on what each code means. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a thorough understanding of how to leverage the OBD2 system to maintain and repair your vehicle, ensuring it runs smoothly and reliably for years to come.
Table of Contents
To make the most out of this guide, we’ve included a comprehensive table of contents that allows you to efficiently navigate through the various sections. This structured approach ensures that both beginners and experienced mechanics can easily access relevant sections without having to sift through unnecessary details, making your diagnostic process smoother and more efficient.
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Full List of OBD2 Codes and Descriptions
Px1xx Air-Fuel Measurement
P0100 Mass or volume air flow circuit malfunction
P0101 *Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor range/performance problem
P0102 *Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor circuit low voltage
P0103 *Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor circuit high voltage
P0104 Mass or volume air flow circuit intermittent
P0105 Manifold Absolute Pressure/barometric pressure circuit malfunction
P0106 *Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor range/performance problem
P0107 *Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor circuit low voltage4, 5
P0108 *Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor circuit high voltage
P0109 Manifold Absolute Pressure/barometric pressure circuit intermittent
P0110 Intake air temperature circuit malfunction
P0111 *Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit range/performance problem7
P0112 *Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit low voltage
P0113 *Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit high voltage
P0114 Intake air temperature circuit intermittent
P0115 Engine coolant temperature circuit malfunction
P0116 *Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit range/performance problem6, 7
P0117 *Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit low input
P0118 *Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit high input
P0119 Engine coolant temperature circuit intermittent
P0120 Throttle position sensor/switch A circuit malfunction
P0121 Throttle position sensor/switch A circuit range/performance problem
P0122 *Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit low input4, 5
P0123 *Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit high input
P0124 Throttle position sensor/switch A circuit intermittent
P0125 *Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor slow response
P0126 Insufficient coolant temperature for stable operation
P0128 *Cooling system malfunction
P0130 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (Bank I Sensor 1)
P0131 *Primary heated oxygen sensor (Primary HO2S) (sensor 1) circuit low voltage
P0132 *Primary heated oxygen sensor (Primary HO2S) (sensor 1) circuit high voltage
P0133 *Rear Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor (bank 1, sensor 1) circuit slow response
P0134 *Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor (sensor 1) no activity detected
P0135 *Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) (sensor 1) heater circuit malfunction
P0136 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (Bank I Sensor 2)
P0137 *Secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) circuit low voltage4, 5
P0138 *Secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) circuit high voltage4, 5
P0139 *Secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) slow response4, 5
P0140 O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
P0141 *Secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) (sensor 2) heater circuit malfunction
P0142 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (Bank I Sensor 3)
P0143 *Third heated oxygen sensor (third HO2S) (sensor 3) circuit low voltage
P0144 *Third heated oxygen sensor (third HO2S) (sensor 3) circuit high voltage
P0145 *Third heated oxygen sensor (third HO2S) (sensor 3) circuit slow response
P0146 O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank I Sensor 3)
P0147 O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction (Bank I Sensor 3)
P0150 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor I)
P0151 O2 sensor circuit low voltage (Bank 2 Sensor I)
P0152 O2 sensor circuit high voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
P0153 O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
P0154 O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
P0155 O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
P0156 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0157 O2 sensor circuit low voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0158 O2 sensor circuit high voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0159 O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0160 O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0161 O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0162 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
P0163 O2 sensor circuit low voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
P0164 O2 sensor circuit high voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
P0165 O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
P0166 O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
P0167 O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
P0170 Fuel trim malfunction (Bank 1)
P0171 System too lean (Bank 1)
P0172 System too rich (Bank 1)
P0173 Fuel trim malfunction (Bank 2)
P0174 System too lean (Bank 2)
P0175 System too rich (Bank 2)
P0176 Fuel composition sensor circuit malfunction
P0177 Fuel composition sensor circuit range/performance
P0178 Fuel composition sensor circuit low input
P0179 Fuel composition sensor circuit high input
P0180 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit malfunction
P0181 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit range/performance
P0182 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit low input
P0183 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit high input
P0184 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit intermittent
P0185 Fuel temperature sensor B circuit malfunction
P0186 Fuel temperature sensor B circuit range/performance
P0187 Fuel temperature sensor B circuit low input
P0188 Fuel temperature sensor B circuit high input
P0189 Fuel temperature sensor B circuit intermittent
P0190 Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit malfunction
P0191 Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit range/performance
P0192 Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit low input
P0193 Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit high input
P0194 Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit intermittent
P0195 Engine oil temperature sensor malfunction
P0196 Engine oil temperature sensor range/performance
P0197 Engine oil temperature sensor low
P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor high
P0199 Engine oil temperature sensor intermittent
Px2xx Air-Fuel Measurement
P0200 Injector circuit malfunction
P0201 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 1
P0202 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 2
P0203 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 3
P0204 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 4
P0205 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 5
P0206 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 6
P0207 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 7
P0208 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 8
P0209 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 9
P0210 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 10
P0211 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 11
P0212 Injector circuit malfunction—cylinder 12
P0213 Cold start injector 1 malfunction
P0214 Cold start injector 2 malfunction
P0215 Engine shutoff solenoid malfunction
P0216 Injection timing control circuit malfunction
P0217 Engine overtemp condition
P0218 Transmission over temperature condition
P0219 Engine overspeed condition
P0220 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch B circuit malfunction
P0221 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch B circuit range/performance problem
P0222 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch B circuit low input
P0223 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch B circuit high input
P0224 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch B circuit intermittent
P0225 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch C circuit malfunction
P0226 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch C circuit range/performance problem
P0227 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch C circuit low input
P0228 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch C circuit high input
P0229 Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch C circuit intermittent
P0230 Fuel pump primary circuit malfunction
P0231 Fuel pump secondary circuit low
P0232 Fuel pump secondary circuit high
P0233 Fuel pump secondary circuit intermittent
P0234 Engine overboost condition
P0235 Turbocharger boost sensor A circuit malfunction
P0236 Turbocharger boost sensor A circuit range/performance
P0237 Turbocharger boost sensor A circuit low
P0238 Turbocharger boost sensor A circuit high
P0239 Turbocharger boost sensor B malfunction
P0240 Turbocharger boost sensor B circuit range/performance
P0241 Turbocharger boost sensor B circuit low
P0242 Turbocharger boost sensor B circuit high
P0243 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid A malfunction
P0244 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid A range/performance
P0245 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid A low
P0246 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid A high
P0247 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid B malfunction
P0248 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid B range/performance
P0249 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid B low
P0250 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid B high
P0251 Injection pump fuel metering control A malfunction (cam/rotor/injector)
P0252 Injection pump fuel metering control A range/performance (cam/rotor/injector)
P0253 Injection pump fuel metering control A low (cam/rotor/injector)
P0254 Injection pump fuel metering control A high (cam/rotor/injector)
P0255 Injection pump fuel metering control A intermittent (cam/rotor/injector)
P0256 Injection pump fuel metering control B malfunction (cam/rotor/injector)
P0257 Injection pump fuel metering control B range/performance injector)
P0258 Injection pump fuel metering control B low (cam/rotor/injector)
P0259 Injection pump fuel metering control B high (cam/rotor/injector)
P0260 Injection pump fuel metering control B intermittent injector)
P0261 Cylinder 1 injector circuit low
P0262 Cylinder 1 injector circuit high
P0263 Cylinder 1 contribution/balance fault
P0264 Cylinder 2 injector circuit low
P0265 Cylinder 2 injector circuit high
P0266 Cylinder 2 contribution/balance fault
P0267 Cylinder 3 injector circuit low
P0268 Cylinder 3 injector circuit high
P0269 Cylinder 3 contribution/balance fault
P0270 Cylinder 4 injector circuit low
P0271 Cylinder 4 injector circuit high
P0272 Cylinder 4 contribution/balance fault
P0273 Cylinder 5 injector circuit low
P0274 Cylinder 5 injector circuit high
P0275 Cylinder S contribution/balance fault
P0276 Cylinder 6 injector circuit low
P0277 Cylinder 6 injector circuit high
P0278 Cylinder 6 contribution/balance fault
P0279 Cylinder 7 injector circuit low
P0280 Cylinder 7 injector circuit high
P0281 Cylinder 7 contribution/balance fault
P0282 Cylinder 8 injector circuit low
P0283 Cylinder 8 injector circuit high
P0284 Cylinder 8 contribution/balance fault
P0285 Cylinder 9 injector circuit low
P0286 Cylinder 9 injector circuit high
P0287 Cylinder 9 contribution/balance fault
P0288 Cylinder 10 injector circuit low
P0289 Cylinder 10 injector circuit high
P0290 Cylinder 10 contribution/balance fault
P0291 Cylinder 11 injector circuit low
P0292 Cylinder 11 injector circuit high
P0293 Cylinder 11 contribution/balance fault
P0294 Cylinder 12 injector circuit low
P0295 Cylinder 12 injector circuit high
P0296 Cylinder 12 contribution/range fault
Px3xx Ignition System
P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detected
P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire detected
P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire detected
P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire detected
P0305 Cylinder 5 misfire detected
P0306 Cylinder 6 misfire detected
P0307 Cylinder 7 misfire detected
P0308 Cylinder 8 misfire detected
P0309 Cylinder 9 misfire detected
P0310 Cylinder 10 misfire detected
P0311 Cylinder 11 misfire detected
P0312 Cylinder 12 misfire detected
P0313 Misfire detected with low fuel
P0314 Single cylinder misfire (cylinder not specified)
P0315 Crankshaft position system variation not learned
P0316 Misfire detected on startup (first 1000 revolutions)
P0317 Rough road hardware not present
P0318 Rough road sensor A signal circuit
P0319 Rough road sensor B signal circuit
P0320 Ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit malfunction
P0321 Ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit range/performance
P0322 Ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit no signal
P0323 Ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit intermittent
P0325 Knock sensor 1 circuit malfunction (bank 2 or single sensor)
P0326 Knock sensor 1 circuit range/performance (bank 1 or single sensor)
P0327 Knock sensor 1 circuit low input (bank 1 or single sensor)
P0328 Knock sensor 1 circuit high input (bank 1 or single sensor)
P0329 Knock sensor 1 circuit intermittent (bank 1 or single sensor)
P0330 Knock sensor 2 circuit malfunction (bank 2)
P0331 Knock sensor 2 circuit range/performance (bank 2)
P0332 Knock sensor 2 circuit low input (bank 2)
P0333 Knock sensor 2 circuit high input (bank 2)
P0334 Knock sensor 2 circuit intermittent (bank 2)
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor A circuit malfunction
P0336 Crankshaft position sensor A circuit range/performance
P0337 Crankshaft position sensor A circuit low input
P0338 Crankshaft position sensor A circuit high input
P0339 Crankshaft position sensor A circuit intermittent
P0340 Camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction
P0341 Camshaft position sensor circuit range/performance
P0342 Camshaft position sensor circuit low input
P0343 Camshaft position sensor circuit high input
P0344 Camshaft position sensor circuit intermittent
P0345 Camshaft position sensor A circuit malfunction (Bank 2)
P0346 Camshaft position sensor A circuit range/performance (Bank 2)
P0347 Camshaft position sensor A circuit low input (Bank 2)
P0348 Camshaft position sensor A circuit high input (Bank 2)
P0349 Camshaft position sensor A circuit intermittent (Bank 2)
P0350 Ignition coil primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0351 Ignition coil A primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0352 Ignition coil B primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0353 Ignition coil C primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0354 Ignition coil D primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0355 Ignition coil E primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0356 Ignition coil F primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0357 Ignition coil G primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0358 Ignition coil H primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0359 Ignition coil I primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0360 Ignition coil J primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0361 Ignition coil K primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0362 Ignition coil L primary/secondary circuit malfunction
P0365 Camshaft position sensor B no signal
P0369 Camshiaft position sensor B circuit intermittent interruption
P0370 Timing reference high resolution signal A malfunction
P0371 Timing reference high resolution signal A too many pulses
P0372 Timing reference high resolution signal A too few pulses
P0373 Timing reference high resolution signal A intermittent/erratic pulses
P0374 Timing reference high resolution signal A no pulses
P0375 Timing reference high resolution signal B malfunction
P0376 Timing reference high resolution signal B too many pulses
P0377 Timing reference high resolution signal B too few pulses
P0378 Timing reference high resolution signal B intermittent/erratic pulses
P0379 Timing reference high resolution signal B no pulses
P0380 Glow plug/heater circuit A malfunction
P0381 Glow plug/heater indicator circuit malfunction
P0382 Exhaust gas recirculation flow malfunction
P0385 Crankshaft position sensor B circuit malfunction
P0386 Crankshaft position sensor B circuit range/performance
P0387 Crankshaft position sensor B circuit low input
P0388 Crankshaft position sensor B circuit high input
P0389 Crankshaft position sensor B circuit intermittent
Px4xx Additional Emission Control
P0400 Exhaust gas recirculation flow malfunction
P0401 Exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected
P0402 Exhaust gas recirculation flow excessive detected
P0403 Exhaust gas recirculation circuit malfunction
P0404 Exhaust gas recirculation circuit range/performance
P0405 Exhaust gas recirculation sensor A circuit low
P0406 Exhaust gas recirculation sensor A circuit high
P0407 Exhaust gas recirculation sensor B circuit low
P0408 Exhaust gas recirculation sensor B circuit high
P0410 Secondary air injection system malfunction
P0411 Secondary air injection system incorrect flow detected
P0412 Secondary air injection system switching valve A circuit malfunction
P0413 Secondary air injection system switching valve A circuit open
P0414 Secondary air injection system switching valve A circuit shorted
P0415 Secondary air injection system switching valve B circuit malfunction
P0416 Secondary air injection system switching valve B circuit open
P0417 Secondary air injection system switching valve B circuit shorted
P0418 Secondary air injection system relay A circuit malfunction
P0419 Secondary air injection system relay B circuit malfunction
P0420 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)4, 5
P0421 Warm up catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)
P0422 Main catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)
P0423 Heated catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)
P0424 Heated catalyst temperature below threshold (Bank 1)
P0430 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (Bank 2)
P0431 Warm up catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 2)
P0432 Main catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 2)
P0433 Heated catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 2)
P0434 Heated catalyst temperature below threshold (Bank 2)
P0440 Evaporative emission control system malfunction
P0441 Evaporative emission control system incorrect purge flow
P0442 Evaporative emission control system leak detected (small leak)
P0443 Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit
P0444 Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit open
P0445 Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit shorted
P0446 Evaporative emission control system vent control circuit malfunction
P0447 Evaporative emission control system vent control circuit open
P0448 Evaporative emission control system vent control circuit shorted
P0449 Evaporative emission control system vent valve/solenoid circuit malfunction
P0450 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor malfunction
P0451 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor range/performance
P0452 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor low input4, 5
P0453 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor high input
P0454 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor intermittent
P0455 Evaporative emission control system leak detected (gross leak)
P0456 Evaporative emissions system small leak detected
P0457 Evaporative emission control system leak detected
P0458 Evaporative emission system purge control valve circuit low
P0459 Evaporative emission system purge control valve circuit high
P0460 Fuel level sensor circuit malfunction
P0461 Fuel level sensor circuit range/performance
P0462 Fuel level sensor circuit low input
P0463 Fuel level sensor circuit high input
P0464 Fuel level sensor circuit intermittent
P0465 Purge flow sensor circuit malfunction
P0466 Purge flow sensor circuit range/performance
P0467 Purge flow sensor circuit low input
P0468 Purge flow sensor circuit high input
P0469 Purge flow sensor circuit intermittent
P0470 Exhaust pressure sensor malfunction
P0471 Exhaust pressure sensor range/performance
P0472 Exhaust pressure sensor low
P0473 Exhaust pressure sensor high
P0474 Exhaust pressure sensor intermittent
P0475 Exhaust pressure control valve malfunction
P0476 Exhaust pressure control valve range/performance
P0477 Exhaust pressure control valve low
P0478 Exhaust pressure control valve high
P0479 Exhaust pressure control valve intermittent
P0480 Cooling fan 1 control circuit malfunction
P0481 Cooling fan 2 control circuit malfunction
P0482 Cooling fan 3 control circuit malfunction
P0483 Cooling fan rationality check malfunction
P0484 Cooling fan circuit over current
P0485 Cooling fan power/ground circuit malfunction
P0496 Evaporative emission system high purge flow
P0497 Evaporative emission system low purge flow
P0498 Evaporative emission system canister vent shut valve circuit low voltage
P0499 Evaporative emission system canister vent shut valve circuit high voltage
Px5xx Speed and Idle Regulation
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor malfunction
P0501 Vehicle speed sensor range/performance
P0502 Vehicle speed sensor low input
P0503 Vehicle speed sensor intermittent/erratic/high
P0505 Idle control system malfunction
P0506 Idle control system RPM lower than expected
P0507 Idle control system RPM higher than expected
P0510 Closed throttle position switch malfunction
P0511 Idle air control system RPM higher than expected
P0520 Engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit malfunction
P0521 Engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit range/performance
P0522 Engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit low voltage
P0523 Engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit high voltage
P0530 A/C refrigerant pressure sensor circuit malfunction
P0531 A/C refrigerant pressure sensor circuit range/performance
P0532 A/C refrigerant pressure sensor circuit low input
P0533 A/C refrigerant pressure sensor circuit high input
P0534 Air conditioner refrigerant charge loss
P0550 Power steering pressure sensor circuit malfunction
P0551 Power steering pressure sensor circuit range/performance
P0552 Power steering pressure sensor circuit low input
P0553 Power steering pressure sensor circuit high input
P0554 Power steering pressure sensor circuit intermittent
P0560 System voltage malfunction
P0561 System voltage unstable
P0562 System voltage low voltage4
P0563 System voltage high
P0565 Cruise control on signal malfunction
P0566 Cruise control off signal malfunction
P0567 Cruise control resume signal malfunction
P0568 Cruise control set signal malfunction
P0569 Cruise control coast signal malfunction
P0570 Cruise control accel signal malfunction
P0571 Cruise control/brake switch A circuit malfunction
P0572 Cruise control/brake switch A circuit low
P0573 Cruise control/brake switch A circuit high
P0574 Cruise control related malfunction
P0575 Cruise control related malfunction
P0576 Cruise control related malfunction
P0576 Cruise control related malfunction
P0578 Cruise control related malfunction
P0579 Cruise control related malfunction
P0580 Cruise control related malfunction
Px6xx Computer and Output Signals
P0600 Serial communication link malfunction
P0601 Internal control module memory check sum error
P0602 Control module programming error4
P0603 Internal control module keep alive memory (KAM) error
P0604 Internal control module random access memory (RAM) error
P0605 Internal control module read only memory (ROM) error
P0606 PCM processor fault
P0608 Control module VSS output A malfunction
P0609 Control module VSS output B malfunction
P0620 Generator control circuit malfunction
P0621 Generator lamp L control circuit malfunction
P0622 Generator field F control circuit malfunction
P0630 *VIN not programmed or mismatch4
P0650 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) control circuit malfunction
P0654 Engine RPM output circuit malfunction
P0655 Engine hot lamp output control circuit malfunction
P0656 Fuel level output circuit malfunction
P0685 Engine control module/powertrain control module power control circuit malfunction
Px7xx Transmission
P0700 Transmission control system malfunction3
P0701 Transmission control system range/performance
P0702 Transmission control system electrical
P0703 Torque converter/brake switch B circuit malfunction
P0704 Clutch switch input circuit malfunction
P0705 Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (PRNDL input)
P0706 Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance
P0707 Transmission range sensor circuit low input
P0708 Transmission range sensor circuit high input
P0709 Transmission range sensor circuit intermittent
P0710 Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit malfunction
P0711 Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit range/performance
P0712 Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit low input
P0713 Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit high input
P0714 Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit intermittent
P0715 Input/turbine speed sensor circuit malfunction
P0716 Input/turbine speed sensor circuit range/performance
P0717 Input/turbine speed sensor circuit no signal
P0718 Input/turbine speed sensor circuit intermittent
P0719 Torque converter/brake switch B circuit low
P0720 Output speed sensor circuit malfunction2
P0721 Output speed sensor range/performance
P0722 Output speed sensor no signal
P0723 Output speed sensor intermittent
P0724 Torque converter/brake switch B circuit high
P0725 Engine speed input circuit malfunction
P0726 Engine speed input circuit range/performance
P0727 Engine speed input circuit no signal
P0728 Engine speed input circuit intermittent
P0730 Incorrect gear ratio
P0731 Gear 1 incorrect ratio
P0732 Gear 2 incorrect ratio
P0733 Gear 3 incorrect ratio
P0734 Gear 4 incorrect ratio
P0735 Gear 5 incorrect ratio
P0736 Reverse incorrect gear ratio
P0740 Torque converter clutch circuit malfunction
P0741 Torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off
P0742 Torque converter clutch circuit stock on
P0743 Torque converter clutch circuit electrical
P0744 Torque converter clutch circuit intermittent
P0745 Pressure control solenoid malfunction
P0746 Pressure control solenoid performance or stuck off
P0747 Pressure control solenoid stuck on
P0748 Pressure control solenoid electrical
P0749 Pressure control solenoid intermittent
P0750 Shift solenoid A malfunction
P0751 Shift solenoid A performance or stuck off
P0752 Shift solenoid A stuck on
P0753 Shift solenoid A electrical
P0754 Shift solenoid A intermittent
P0755 Shift solenoid B malfunction
P0756 Shift solenoid B performance or stock off
P0757 Shift solenoid B stuck on
P0758 Shift solenoid B electrical
P0759 Shift solenoid B intermittent
P0760 Shift solenoid C malfunction
P0761 Shift solenoid C performance or stuck off
P0762 Shift solenoid C stuck on
P0763 Shift solenoid C electrical
P0764 Shift solenoid C intermittent
P0765 Shift solenoid D malfunction
P0766 Shift solenoid D performance or stuck off
P0767 Shift solenoid D stuck on
P0768 Shift solenoid D electrical
P0769 Shift solenoid D intermittent
P0770 Shift solenoid E malfunction
P0771 Shift solenoid E performance or stuck off
P0772 Shift solenoid E stuck on
P0773 Shift solenoid E electrical
P0774 Shift solenoid E intermittent
P0780 shift malfunction
P0781 1-2 shift malfunction
P0782 2-3 shift malfunction
P0783 3-4 shift malfunction
P0784 4-5 shift malfunction
P0785 Shift/timing solenoid malfunction
P0786 Shift/timing solenoid range/performance
P0787 Shift/timing solenoid low
P0788 Shift/timing solenoid high
P0789 Shift/timing solenoid intermittent
P0790 Normal/performance switch circuit malfunction
Px8xx Transmission
P0801 Reverse inhibit control circuit malfunction
P0803 1-4 upshift (skip shift) solenoid control circuit malfunction
P0804 1-4 upshift (skip shift) lamp control circuit malfunction
Px9xx Control Modules, Input and Output Signals
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P1xxx + Manufacturer Codes for Additional Emission System Function; Not Required but Reported to the Government
P1009 *Variable valve timing control advance malfunction
P1106 *Barometric pressure circuit range/performance
P1107 *Barometric pressure circuit low input
P1108 *Barometric pressure circuit high input
P1109 *Barometric pressure sensor circuit out of range high4
P1116 *Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit range/performance problem7
P1121 *Throttle position lower than expected
P1122 *Throttle position higher than expected
P1128 *MAP lower than expected
P1129 *MAP higher than expected
P1149 *Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) circuit range/performance problem
P1157 *Air fuel ratio sensor (Sensor 1) AFS circuit high voltage
P1162 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit malfunction
P1163 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit slow response
P1164 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit range/performance
P1165 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit range/performance
P1166 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit heater system electrical
P1167 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit heater system
P1168 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit LABEL low input
P1169 *Primary HO2S (No. 1) circuit LABEL high input
P1172 *Air fuel ratio sensor (Sensor 1) circuit out of range high4
P1253 *VTEC system malfunction
P1257 *VTEC system malfunction
P1258 *VTEC system malfunction
P1259 *VTEC system malfunction
P1297 *Electrical Load Detector circuit low input
P1298 *Electrical Load Detector circuit high input
P1300 *Multiple cylinder misfire detected
P1336 *CSF sensor intermittent interruption
P1337 *CSF sensor no signal
P1359 *CKP/TDC sensor connector disconnection
P1361 *Intermittent interruption in TDC 1 sensor circuit
P1362 *No signal in TDC 1 sensor circuit
P1366 *Intermittent interruption in TDC 2 sensor circuit
P1367 *No signal in TDC 2 sensor circuit
P1381 *Cylinder position sensor intermittent interruption
P1382 *Cylinder position sensor no signal
P1454 Fuel tank pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem
P1456 *Evap emission control system leak detected (fuel tank system)
P1457 *Evap emission control system leak detected (control canister system)
P1459 *Evap emission purge flow switch malfunction
P1486 *Thermostat range/performance problem
P1491 *EGR valve lift insufficient detected
P1498 *EGR valve lift sensor high voltage
P1508 *IAC valve circuit failure
P1509 *IAC valve circuit failure
P1519 *Idle air control valve circuit failure
P1549 *Charging system high voltage4
P1607 *ECM/PCM internal circuit failure A
P1655 *SEAF/SEFA/TMA/TMB signal line failure
P1656 *Automatic transaxle
P1660 *Automatic transaxle FI signal A circuit failure
P1676 *FPTDR signal line failure
P1678 *FPTDR signal line failure
P1681 *Automatic transaxle FI signal A low input
P1682 *Automatic transaxle FI signal A high input
P1686 *Automatic transaxle FI signal B low input
P1687 *Automatic transaxle FI signal B high input
P16BB *Alternator B terminal circuit low voltage4
P16BC *Alternator FR terminal circuit/IGP circuit low voltage4
P1705 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1706 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1738 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1739 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1753 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1758 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1768 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1773 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1785 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1786 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1790 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1791 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1792 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1793 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1794 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1870 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1873 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1879 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1885 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1886 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1888 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1890 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P1891 *Automatic transaxle concerns
P2195 *Air fuel ratio sensor (Sensor 1) signal stuck lean
P2227 *Barometric pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem
P2228 *Barometric pressure sensor circuit low voltage
P2229 *Barometric pressure sensor circuit high voltage
P2238 *Air fuel ratio sensor (Sensor 1) AFT+ circuit low voltage
P2252 *Air fuel ratio sensor (Sensor 1) AFS- circuit low voltage
P2270 *Secondary heated oxygen sensor (Sensor 2) circuit signal stuck lean4
P2271 *Secondary heated oxygen sensor (Sensor 2) circuit signal stuck rich4
P2279 *Intake air system leak detected
P2422 *Evaporative emission canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction
P2610 *Engine control module/powertrain control module ignition OFF internal timer malfunction7
P2646 *Rocker arm (VTEC) oil pressure switch circuit low voltage
P2647 *Rocker arm (VTEC) oil pressure switch circuit high voltage
P2648 *Rocker arm (VTEC) oil control solenoid circuit low voltage
P2649 *Rocker arm (VTEC) oil control solenoid circuit high voltage
P2A00 *Air fuel ratio sensor (Sensor 1) circuit range/performance problem
*Honda-specific descriptors (most are similar to generic descriptors)
2M/T
3A/T
4MY 2005–2006
5MY 2003–2004
6MY 2003–2005
7MY 2006
Sources: Honda USA, Element 2003–06 Service Manual
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