P0320 Trouble Code: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0320 is a relatively common ignition-related trouble code. It’s a generic code (it has the same definition for all vehicles made for the 1996 model year and up). P0320 indicates that the ignition/distributor engine speed circuit is malfunctioning. While P320 is a generic code, it is most commonly observed in Ford and Chrysler-made vehicles. P0320 … Read more

P0717 Code: Symptoms, Diagnosis + Causes

P0717 is a somewhat rare OBD2 trouble code.  While it illuminates the check engine light, the code warns of a transmission-related error, specifically that the input shaft/turbine speed sensor is not sending a signal. While P0717 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and … Read more

P0601 Code: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0601 is a somewhat rare OBD2 trouble code.  While it’s generic (it has the same meaning for all 1996+ model year vehicles), it’s most commonly found in vehicles made by Chrysler and GM (notably Chrysler). While it indicates that the PCM’s memory failed a memory check, P0601 is commonly seen when people use OBD2 port … Read more

P2015 DTC Code: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P2015 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code.  While it is generic (meaning it has the same definition for all vehicles), it is far and away most commonly observed on vehicles made by Volkswagen (this includes Audi). P2015 Definition:  Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor – Switch Circuit Range Performance – Bank 1 Here’s the definition … Read more

P0841 DTC Code: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0841 is a relatively common trouble code.  While the check engine light does come on, this code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so it has the same meaning for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.  P0841 is … Read more

P0894 DTC Code: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0894 is a somewhat common DTC trouble code.  It indicates that your transmission may be slipping.  It does not specify what part of the transmission is the problem. While P0894 is a general diagnostic trouble code (same definition for any vehicle), it is far and away most common on vehicles made by GM (and the … Read more

P0882 DTC Code: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0882 is a generic DTC trouble code.  While it sets the check engine light, it is warning you of an issue with the TCM transmission control module, specifically that the power input signal is too low. While it is a generic code, P0882 is far and away most prevalent in vehicles made by Chrysler (Dodge, … Read more

P0868: Transmission Fluid Pressure Low

P0868 is a generic DTC code, which means it has the same definition no matter what make and model vehicle you have.  This code indicates that the transmission fluid pressure is below the minimum operating specs. The first thing you should do if you have P0868 is check the transmission fluid.  If it’s really low, … Read more

P0715 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P0715 is a generic, and somewhat rare OBDII trouble code.  While this code can occur in any vehicle, it is most commonly seen in cars and trucks manufactured by Mercedes, Ford, and Nissan. Simple Explanation: P0715 indicates there is a communication error with the sensor that measures transmission input speed.  Common Causes: A bad transmission … Read more

P0671 Code: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0671 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code.  It’s generic (which means it has the same meaning for all vehicles made for the 1996 model year and up).  But, it only applies to vehicles with diesel engines. P0671 is typically caused by a bad glow plug or wiring issue. P0671 Definition: First Cylinder Glow Plug … Read more