- Accessing Codes
- Reading Codes
- Clearing Codes
- Codes Without OBD2
- Common OBD2 Codes
- Kia Codes by Model
- Questions & Answers
NOTE: Some 95 and ALL 96 & later models are OBD2 and require a scanner. For an OBD2 code list, please see our generic Kia code list.
Kia: Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Models up to 95)
When trouble occurs in the main input or output devices, check for the cause using the data link connector (DLC) and the malfunction indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster. Failures of each input and output device are indicated and retrieved from the engine control module (ECM) as diagnostic trouble codes.
- Locate DLC at top center of firewall and use jumper wire to connect ENG. TEST and ground terminals.
- On 1995 Sportage models, turn ignition to On, but do not start engine.
- On other models, start and warm engine, then run at 2,000 RPM for 3 minutes.
- Diagnostic trouble codes will be displayed as a series of long and short flashes on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Kia: Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- The ECM indicates stored fault code by flashing the malfunction indicator/check engine lamp.
- Fault codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks.
- Fault codes 10 and above are indicated by long and short blinks. One long blink is equivalent to 10 short blinks. The fault code can be determined by adding the long and short blinks.
Clearing Trouble Codes
Diagnostic trouble codes may be cleared by disconnecting the battery ground cable for at least 20 seconds.
Kia: Diagnostic Trouble Codes OBD1
| Without Onboard Diagnostics (OBD-II) | |
|---|---|
| 2 | Distributor no Signal. |
| 3 | Distributor G Signal. |
| 7 | Fault on SGT Signal. |
| 8 | Mass Air Flow Sensor. |
| 9 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. |
| 10 | Intake Air Temperature Sensor. |
| 12 | Throttle Position Sensor. |
| 14 | Atmospheric Pressure Sensor. |
| 15 | Oxygen Sensor. |
| 16 | EGR Valve Position Sensor. |
| 17 | Feedback System. |
| 18 | Injector No. 1 open or short. |
| 19 | Injector No. 2 open or short. |
| 20 | Injector No. 3 open or short. |
| 21 | Injector No. 4 open or short. |
| 24 | Fuel Pump Relay open or short. |
| 25 | Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve. |
| 26 | Purge Control Solenoid Valve. |
| 28 | Solenoid Valve (EGR) open or short. |
| 34 | Idle Speed Control Solenoid Valve. |
| 35 | Deteriorated Injector. |
| 36 | Deteriorated Air Flow Sensor. |
| 37 | Intake System Air Leakage. |
| 41 | Variable Inertia Charging System Solenoid Valve. |
| 46 | A/C Cut Relay open or short. |
| 48 | Power Stage Group 1 Malfunction (inside ECM). Injector 1-4 Purge Solenoid Valve, EGR Solenoid Valve or Damaged Power Stage. |
| 49 | Power Stage Group 2 Malfunction (inside ECM). Idle Speed Control Valve Failure or Damaged Power Stage. |
| 56 | Idle Speed Control Valve Closing Coil open or short. |
| 57 | A/C Compressor Input Signal short. |
| 73 | Vehicle Speed Sensor open or short. |
| 87 | Malfunction Indicator Lamp short Circuit. |
| 88 | ECM Data. |
| 99 | Battery. |
Common OBD2 Codes
For a complete list please see our Kia OBD2 codes list page. For best results, please look up your Kia model if available in our OBD2 model table on this page.
| OBD-II | |
|---|---|
| P0100 | Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0101 | Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance problem. |
| P0102 | Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input. |
| P0103 | Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input. |
| P0107 | MAP/BARO Circuit Low Input. |
| P0108 | MAP/BARO Circuit High Input. |
| P0110 | A/T Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0115 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0116 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Condition. |
| P0117 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input. |
| P0118 | Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input. |
| P0120 | Throttle Position Malfunction – Circuit A. |
| P0122 | APP/TPP Sensor Switch Low Input – Circuit A. |
| P0123 | APP/TPP Sensor Switch High Input – Circuit A. |
| P0125 | Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control. |
| P0130 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 1. |
| P0131 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 1. |
| P0132 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 1. |
| P0133 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response – Bank 1 Sensor 1. |
| P0134 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity detected – Bank 1 Sensor 1. |
| P0135 | Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 1. |
| P0136 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 2. |
| P0137 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 2. |
| P0138 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 2. |
| P0139 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response – Bank 1 Sensor 2. |
| P0140 | Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity detected – Bank 1 Sensor 2. |
| P0141 | Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 2. |
| P0170 | Fuel Trim Malfunction – Bank 1. |
| P0171 | System too Lean – Bank 1. |
| P0172 | System too Rich – Bank 1. |
| P0261 | Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 1. |
| P0262 | Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 1. |
| P0264 | Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 2. |
| P0265 | Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 2. |
| P0267 | Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 3. |
| P0268 | Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 3. |
| P0270 | Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 4. |
| P0271 | Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 4. |
| P0300 | Multiple/Random Misfire detected. |
| P0301 | Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4. |
| P0302 | Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4. |
| P0303 | Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4. |
| P0304 | Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4. |
| P0325 | Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| P0326 | Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance – Bank 1 or Single Sensor. |
| P0335 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Malfunction – Circuit A. |
| P0336 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Range/Performance – Circuit A. |
| P0340 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0342 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Low Input. |
| P0343 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit High Input. |
| P0400 | EGR Flow Malfunction. |
| P0403 | EGR Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0404 | EGR Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction. |
| P0420 | Catalyst System Efficiency below Threshold – Bank 1. |
| P0422 | Main Catalyst Efficiency below Threshold – Bank 1. |
| P0440 | Evaporative Control Malfunction. |
| P0441 | Evaporative Control System – Improper Purge. |
| P0442 | Evaporative Control System – Small Leak detected. |
| P0443 | Evaporative Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0446 | Evaporative Vent Control Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0447 | Evaporative Vent Control Circuit Open. |
| P0448 | Evaporative Vent Control Circuit Short. |
| P0450 | Evaporative System Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0452 | Evaporative Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input. |
| P0453 | Evaporative Control System Pressure Sensor High Input. |
| P0455 | Evaporative Control System – Large Leak detected. |
| P0470 | Exhaust Pressure Sensor Malfunction. |
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction. |
| P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/Performance. |
| P0505 | Idle Air Control System Malfunction. |
| P0506 | Idle Air Control System Malfunction – RPM Lower than expected. |
| P0507 | Idle Air Control System Malfunction – RPM Higher than expected. |
| P0510 | CTP Switch Malfunction. |
| P0561 | System Voltage Unstable. |
| P0562 | System Voltage Low. |
| P0563 | System Voltage High. |
| P0601 | Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error. |
| P0604 | Internal Control Module RAM Error. |
| P0703 | Torque Converter/Brake Pedal Switch Malfunction – Circuit B. |
| P0705 | Transaxle Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input). |
| P0706 | A/T Range Sensor Circuit Range/ Performance. |
| P0710 | Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0711 | A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. |
| P0715 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| P0722 | Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal. |
| P0726 | Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/ Performance. |
| P0727 | Engine Speed Input Circuit – No Signal. |
| P0731 | A/T Gear 1 Improper Ratio. |
| P0732 | A/T Gear 2 Improper Ratio. |
| P0733 | A/T Gear 3 Improper Ratio. |
| P0734 | A/T Gear 4 Improper Ratio. |
| P0740 | Torque Converter Clutch System Malfunction. |
| P0743 | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical. |
| P0750 | Shift Solenoid “A” Malfunction. |
| P0753 | Shift Solenoid “A” Electrical. |
| P0755 | Shift Solenoid “B” Malfunction. |
| P0758 | Shift Solenoid “B” Electrical. |
| P0760 | Shift Solenoid “C” Malfunction. |
| P1000 | Readiness Function Code. |
| P1115 | Engine Coolant Temperature Signal from ECM to TCM. |
| P1121 | Throttle Position Sensor Signal Malfunction from ECM to TCM. |
| P1170 | Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Stuck. |
| P1195 | EGR Pressure Sensor (1.6L) or Boost Sensor (1.8L) Open or Short. |
| P1196 | Ignition Switch “Start” Open or Short (1.6L). |
| P1250 | Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve Open or Short. |
| P1252 | Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve No. 2 Circuit Malfunction. |
| P1307 | Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal Malfunction. |
| P1308 | Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal Low. |
| P1309 | Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal High. |
| P1345 | No SGC Signal (1.6L). |
| P1386 | Knock Sensor Control Zero Test. |
| P1402 | EGR Valve Position Sensor Open or Short. |
| P1449 | Canister Drain Cut Valve Open or Short (1.8L). |
| P1450 | Excessive Vacuum Leak. |
| P1455 | Fuel Tank Sending Unit Open or Short (1.8L). |
| P1457 | Purge Solenoid Valve Low System Malfunction. |
| P1458 | A/C Compressor Control Signal Malfunction. |
| P1485 | EGR Solenoid Valve Vacuum Open or Short. |
| P1486 | EGR Solenoid Valve Vent Open or Short. |
| P1487 | EGR Boost Sensor Solenoid Valve Open or Short. |
| P1496 | EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 1 (1.8L). |
| P1497 | EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 2 (1.8L). |
| P1498 | EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 3 (1.8L). |
| P1499 | EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 4 (1.8L). |
| P1500 | No Vehicle Speed Signal to TCM. |
| P1505 | Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil Voltage Low. |
| P1506 | Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil Voltage High. |
| P1507 | Idle Air Control Valve Closing Coil Voltage Low. |
| P1508 | Idle Air Control Valve Closing Coil Voltage High. |
| P1523 | VICS Solenoid Valve. |
| P1586 | A/T-M/T Codification. |
| P1608 | PCM Malfunction. |
| P1611 | MIL Request Circuit Voltage Low. |
| P1614 | MIL Request Circuit Voltage High. |
| P1624 | MIL Request Signal from TCM to ECM. |
| P1631 | Alternator “T” Open or No Power Output (1.8L). |
| P1632 | Battery Voltage Detection Circuit for Alternator Regulator (1.8L). |
| P1633 | Battery Overcharge. |
| P1634 | Alternator “B” Open (1.8L). |
| P1693 | MIL Circuit Malfunction. |
| P1743 | Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Open or Short. |
| P1794 | Battery or Circuit Failure. |
| P1795 | 4WD Switch Signal Malfunction. |
| P1797 | P or N Range Signal or Clutch Pedal Position Switch Open or Short. |
Kia Diagnostic Trouble Codes by Model
| Model | Year | Engine identification | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanti 3.5L | 2004-06 | G6CU | Mazda EGI |
| Amanti 3.8L | 2007-08 | G60A | MFI |
| Borrego 3.8L | 2009 | G60A | MFI ETS |
| Borrego 4.6L | 2009 | G8BA | MFI |
| Optima 2.4L | 2001-05 | G4JS | Mazda EGI |
| Optima 2.4/2.7L | 2006-09 | G4JS/G4KC/G4KE/G6EA | MFI |
| Optima 2.5L | 2001-02 | G6BV | Mazda EGI |
| Optima 2.7L | 2001-05 | G6BA | Mazda EGI |
| Rio 1.5/1.6L | 2001-05 | A50/A60 | Mazda EGI |
| Rio 1.6L | 2006-08 | G4EO | MFI |
| Rondo 2.4/2.7L | 2006-09 | G4KC/G4EK | MFI |
| Sedona 3.5L | 2002-05 | G6CU | Mazda EGI |
| Sedona 3.8L | 2006-08 | G60A | MFI |
| Sephia 1.6L | 1996-97 | B6 OOHC | Mazda EGI |
| Sephia 1.8L | 1995-97 | BP OOHC | Mazda EGI |
| Sephia 1.8L | 1998-01 | TE OOHC | Mazda EGI |
| Sorento 3.3/3.8L | 2007-08 | G60B/G60A | MFI |
| Sorento 3.5L | 2003-06 | G6CU | Mazda EGI |
| Spectra 1.8L | 2001-03 | TE OOHC | Mazda EGI |
| Spectra 2.0L | 2004-06 | G4GC | Mazda EGI |
| Spectra 2.0/2.0L SULEV | 2004-08 | G4GC | MFI |
| Sportage 2.0L | 1996-02 | FE OOHC | Mazda EGI |
| Sportage 2.0/2.7L | 2005-08 | G4GC/G6BA | MFI |
I checked the engine by flashing the light. I got code 3 and code 89, but code 89 is not in the trouble code list. Please what is this code 89?
Aks ram,
Without more information, it is hard to say.
If this is an OBDII-equipped vehicle, (anything after 1996) you are better off utilizing an inexpensive scanner to get the trouble codes.
Blink codes on OBDII-equipped vehicles are notoriously inaccurate and misleading.
You may also want to travel to a local parts store, as most of them will scan your vehicle for free.
While there, they sell inexpensive scanners for your vehicle.
Good luck on getting your fault codes.
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Have you see our article?
P0269 – Cylinder 3 -contribution/balance fault
https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0269/
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Are you able to test circuit wiring? That would be a good idea before throwing parts at it.
The codes you gave are all downstream sensor related (after the cat). Please see our guides below for information on how to troubleshoot, common problems, etc.
P0036 – Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1, heater control -circuit malfunction
https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0036/
P0136 – Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) / oxgen sensor (O2S) 2, bank 1 circuit malfunction
https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0136/
P0141 – Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 heater control circuit malfunction
https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0141/
Please let us know how it goes.
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That’s a misfire code. And this page is for Kia. Check out the generic article on P0301
https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0301/
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https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p04e0/
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https://www.troublecodes.net/p2codes/p2191/
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