SAE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
The DTC consists of a 5-digit alpha-numeric value with the following meaning:
SAE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE EXPLANATION
| Component group | |
|---|---|
| P x x x x | DTC for drivetrain |
| Norm-Code | |
| P 0 x x x | DTCs defined by SAE with specified malfunction texts |
| P 1 x x x | additional emission relevant DTCs provided by manufacturer |
| P 2 x x x | DTCs defined by SAE with specified texts, from MY 2000 |
| P 3 x x x | additional emissions relevant DTCs provided by manufacturer from MY 2000 |
| Repair group | |
| P x 0 x x | Fuel and air mixture and additional emission regulations |
| P x 1 x x | Fuel and air ratios |
| P x 2 x x | Fuel and air ratios |
| P x 3 x x | Ignition system |
| P x 4 x x | Additional exhaust regulation |
| P x 5 x x | Speed and idle control |
| P x 6 x x | Control module and output signals |
| P x 7 x x | transmission |
| P x 8 x x | transmission |
| P x 9 x x | Control modules, input and output signals |