P05xx

200 generic powertrain codes in the P05xx range.Engine, transmission, fuel, ignition and emissions control.

5 of these have been through editorial review and carry full diagnostic guidance.

Codes in this range

P0500Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" MalfunctionSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0501Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0502Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0503Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Erratic or HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0504Brake Switch "A"/"B" CorrelationSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0505Idle Air Control System MalfunctionSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0506Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than ExpectedSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0507Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than ExpectedSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0508Idle Air Control System Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0509Idle Air Control System Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P050ACold Start Idle Control System PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P050BCold Start Ignition Timing PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P050CCold Start Engine Coolant Temperature PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P050DCold Start Rough IdleSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P050FBrake Assist Vacuum Too LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0510Closed Throttle Position SwitchSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0511Idle Air Control CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0512Starter Request CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0513Incorrect Immobilizer KeySeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.
P0514Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0515Battery Temperature Sensor CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0517Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0518Idle Air Control Circuit IntermittentSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0519Idle Air Control System PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor A CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P051BCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P051CCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P051DCrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P051ECrankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent or ErraticSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P051FPCV Filter RestrictionSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0520Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch A CircuitSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0521Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Range/PerformanceSeverity level 4 of 5: Get it looked at now.
P0522Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low VoltageSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0523Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch A HighSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0524Engine Oil Pressure Too LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0525Cruise Control Servo Control Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0526Fan Speed Sensor CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0527Fan Speed Sensor Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0528Fan Speed Sensor Circuit No SignalSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0529Fan Speed Sensor Circuit IntermittentSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P052ACold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P052BCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P052CCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P052DCold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P052EPCV Regulator Valve PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P052FGlow Plug Control Module 1 System VoltageSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0530A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor "A" CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0531A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Range/PerformanceSeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.
P0532A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0533A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0534A/C Refrigerant Charge LossSeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.
P0535A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor CircuitSeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.
P0536A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0537A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit LowSeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.
P0538A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit HighSeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.
P0539A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit IntermittentSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P053APCV Heater A Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P053BPCV Heater A Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P053CPCV Heater A Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P053DPCV Heater A PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P053ECrankcase Pressure Too HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P053FCold Start Fuel Pressure Performance Bank 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0540Intake Air Heater A CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0541Intake Air Heater A Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0542Intake Air Heater A Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0543Intake Air Heater A Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0544Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0545Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0546Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0547Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0548Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0549Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P054ACold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P054BCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P054CCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P054DCold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2Severity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P054EIdle Control System Fuel Quantity Lower Than ExpectedSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P054FIdle Control System Fuel Quantity Higher Than ExpectedSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0550Power Steering Pressure Sensor CircuitSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0551Power Steering Pressure Sensor Range/PerformanceSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0552Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low InputSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0553Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High InputSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0554Power Steering Pressure Sensor IntermittentSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0555Brake Booster Pressure Sensor CircuitSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0556Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0557Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0558Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit HighSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0559Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit IntermittentSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P055AEngine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch B CircuitSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P055BEngine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch B Range or PerformanceSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P055CEngine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch B LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P055DEngine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch B HighSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P055EOxygen Sensor Control Module System VoltageSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P055FEngine Oil Pressure Out of RangeSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0560System Voltage MalfunctionSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0561System Voltage UnstableSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0562System Voltage LowSeverity level 4 of 5: Get it looked at now.
P0563System Voltage HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0564Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0565Cruise Control On SignalSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0566Cruise Control Cancel Input CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0567Cruise Control Resume Input CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0568Cruise Control Set Input CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0569Cruise Control Coast SignalSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P056ACruise Control Increase Distance SignalSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P056BCruise Control Decrease Distance SignalSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P056CCruise Control Cancel SignalSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P056DReductant Control Module System VoltageSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P056ECold Start Turbocharger Boost Control A PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P056FCold Start Turbocharger Boost Control B PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0570Cruise Control Accel Signal MalfunctionSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0571Brake Switch "A" Circuit MalfunctionSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0572Cruise Control/Brake Switch B Circuit LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0573Cruise Control/Brake Switch B Circuit HighSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P0574Cruise Control System Vehicle Speed Too HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0575Cruise Control Input CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0576Cruise Control Input Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0577Cruise Control Input Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0578Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit StuckSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0579Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P057ABrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit OpenSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P057BBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P057CBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit HighSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P057EBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent or ErraticSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P057FBattery A State of Charge PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0580Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0581Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0582Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0583Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0584Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0585Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A and B CorrelationSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0586Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0587Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0588Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0589Cruise Control Multi-Function Input B CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P058ABattery Monitor Module PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P058BBattery Monitor Module Current Monitoring PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P058CBattery Monitor Module Temperature Monitoring PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P058DBattery Monitor Module Voltage Monitoring PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P058EBattery Monitor Module Temperature Too HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P058FBattery Monitor Module Temperature Too LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0590Cruise Control Multi-Function Input B Circuit StuckSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0591Cruise Control Multi-Function Input B Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0592Cruise Control Multi-Function Input B Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0593Cruise Control Multi-Function Input B Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0594Cruise Control Servo Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0595Cruise Control Servo Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0596Cruise Control Servo Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0597Thermostat Heater Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P0599Thermostat Heater Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P059AActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P059BActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P059CActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P059DActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P059EActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit IntermittentSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P059FActive Grille Air Shutter A Performance Stuck OffSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A0Active Grille Air Shutter A Stuck OnSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A1Active Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Minimum or Maximum Stop PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A2Active Grille Air Shutter A Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A3Active Grille Air Shutter A Control Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A4Active Grille Air Shutter A Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A5Active Grille Air Shutter A Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A6Active Grille Air Shutter A Supply Voltage Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A7Active Grille Air Shutter A Supply Voltage Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A8Active Grille Air Shutter A Supply Voltage Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05A9Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05AAActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05ABActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05ACActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05ADActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit IntermittentSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05AEActive Grille Air Shutter B Performance Stuck OffSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05AFActive Grille Air Shutter B Stuck OnSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B0Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Minimum or Maximum Stop PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B1Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B2Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B3Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B4Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B5Active Grille Air Shutter B Supply Voltage Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B6Active Grille Air Shutter B Supply Voltage Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B7Active Grille Air Shutter B Supply Voltage Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05B8Restraint Deployment Signal Circuit OpenSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P05B9Restraint Deployment Signal Circuit LowSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P05BARestraint Deployment Signal Circuit HighSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P05BBRestraints DeployedSeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.
P05BCStop-Start Mode Switch Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05BDStop-Start Mode Switch Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05BEStop-Start Mode Switch Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05BFStop-Start Mode Switch Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C0Active Grille Air Shutter Module A Over TemperatureSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C1Active Grille Air Shutter Module B Over TemperatureSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C2Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor CircuitSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C3Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor Circuit Range or PerformanceSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C4Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor Circuit LowSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C5Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor Circuit HighSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C6Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent or ErraticSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.
P05C7Economy Mode Switch Circuit OpenSeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.