OBDII Kia Code Definitions.
Be sure to double check the codes. Anything P1000 to P1999 or P3000 to P3400 will be Manufacturer specific and may not match the ones listed here. Check specific manufacturer pages on the site, as some of them, we list the OBD2 codes on those pages for those specific vehicles.
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| Kia Codes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trouble Code | Fault Location | Probable Cause |
| P0404 | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance | Wiring, EGR valve, PCM |
| P0406 | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor “A” Circuit High | EGR valve, position sensor | P1000 – P1099 (Fuel and air metering and auxiliary emission control) |
| P1000 | System diagnosis incomplete | Drive cycle incomplete, ECM | P1100 – P1199 (Fuel and air metering) |
| P1100 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor- for EGR system – circuit malfunction | Wiring, MAP sensor |
| P1102 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor – for EGR system – mode 3 | Wiring, MAP sensor, EGR valve, hoses leaking/blocked, ECM |
| P1103 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor- for EGR system – mode 2 | Wiring, MAP sensor, EGR valve, hoses leaking/blocked, ECM |
| P1106 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor – signal high | Wiring, poor connection, MAP sensor, ECM |
| P1107 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor – signal low | Wiring, poor connection, MAP sensor, ECM |
| P1110 | Electronic throttle system (ETS) – malfunction | Wiring, throttle valve tight/sticking, ETS |
| P1111 | Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor- circuit low input intermittent | Wiring, poor connection, IAT sensor, ECM |
| P1112 | Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor- circuit high input intermittent | Wiring, poor connection, IAT sensor, ECM |
| P1114 | Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – signal malfunction | Wiring, ECT sensor, TCM, ECM |
| P1115 | Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – signal malfunctior: | Wiring, ECT sensor, TCM, ECM |
| P1117 | HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 | |
| P1118 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor – malfunction | Wiring, throttle motor |
| P1121 | AT- TP sensor signal | Wiring, TP sensor, TCM |
| P1134 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S)- front, bank 1 – signal malfunction | H02S, ECM |
| P1151 | Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor – circuit malfunction | Wiring, APP sensor, ECM |
| P1152 | Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor – low input | Wiring short to ground, APP sensor, ECM |
| P1153 | Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor – high input | Wiring short to positive, APP sensor, ECM |
| P1154 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) -front, bank 2 – signal malfunction | H02S, ECM |
| P1155 | Limp-home solenoid – malfunction | Wiring, limp-home solenoid, ECM |
| P1159 | Intake manifold air control actuator – circuit malfunction | Wiring, intake manifold air control actuator, ECM |
| P1166 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S)- front, bank 1 – control limit | Fuel/intake/ignition system, wiring, H025, ECM . |
| P1167 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) – front, bank 2 – control limit | Fuel/intake/ignition system, wiring, H02S, ECM |
| P1168 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S), heater- rear, bank 1 – circuit malfunction | Wiring, H025, ECM |
| P1169 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S), heater- rear, bank 2 – t:ircuit malfunction | Wiring, H02S, ECM |
| P1170 | Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) – front- no signal change | Fuel/intake/ignition system, wiring, H02S, ECM |
| P1171 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), WOT – malfunction | Wiring, throttle valve tight/sticking, throttle motor, ETS control module |
| P1172 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor – circuit malfunction | Wiring, throttle motor |
| P1173 | Electronic throttle system (ETS) -throttle valve command/actual throttle valve position, correlation | Wiring, throttle valve tight/sticking, ETS |
| P1174 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), closed throttle – range/performance problem | Wiring, throttle valve tight/sticking |
| P1175 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), closed throttle – range/performance problem | Wiring, throttle valve tight/sticking |
| P1176 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor – circuit 1 malfunction | Wiring, throttle motor |
| P1177 | Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor – circuit 2 malfunction | Wiring, throttle motor |
| P1178 | Electronic throttle system (ETS) – supply voltage | Wiring, ETS relay, engine control relay, alternator, battery |
| P1183 | Fuel Pressure Regulator Open | |
| P1186 | Fuel Pressure Too Low | |
| P1187 | Fuel Pressure Monitoring - Regulator Valve Stick | |
| P1188 | Fuel Pressure Monitoring - Leakage | |
| P1189 | Fuel Pressure Monitoring - Governor Deviation at Engine speed Too high | |
| P1190 | Intake Throttle Actuator Malfunction | |
| P1191 | Electronic Throttle System Limp Home Valve On | |
| P1192 | Limp-home solenoid – signal malfunction | Wiring, limp-home solenoid, ECM |
| P1193 | Limp-home solenoid – rpm lower than expected | Wiring, mechanical fault, limp-home solenoid, throttle motor, throttle valve tight/sticking, ECM |
| P1194 | Limp-home solenoid – signal malfunction | Wiring, TP sensor, limp-home solenoid, ECM |
| P1195 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor - for EGR system - circuit malfunction | Wiring, MAP sensor, ECM |
| P1196 | Limp-home solenoid – malfunction | Wiring, limp-home solenoid, ECM | P1200 – P1299 (Fuel and air metering – injector circuit) |
| P1250 | Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid – circuit malfunction | Wiring, fuel pressure control solenoid, ECM |
| P1252 | Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve No. 2 Circuit Malfunction | |
| P1295 | Electronic throttle system (ETS) – circuit malfunction | Wiring, throttle position (TP) sensor, mass air flow (MAF) sensor, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, ECM | P1300 – P1399 (Ignition system or misfire) |
| P1307 | G-force sensor – signal malfunction | Wiring, G-force sensor, ECM |
| P1308 | G-force sensor – signal low | Wiring open/short to ground, G-force sensor, ECM |
| P1309 | G-force sensor – signal high | Wiring open/short to positive, G-force sensor, ECM |
| P1330 | Ignition adjustment connector – short to ground | Wiring short to ground, ECM |
| P1345 | No Camshaft Position Sensor Signal | |
| P1372 | Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor – signal malfunction | Wiring, CKP sensor, mechanical fault, ECM |
| P1386 | Knock sensor (KS) | Wiring, KS, ECM | P1400 – P1499 (Emission control) |
| P1401 | EVAP system malfunction | |
| P1402 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection module pump - circuit malfunction - Spectra 2002 | Wiring, EVAP leak detection pump |
| P1403 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection module solenoid – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EVAP leak detection module solenoid |
| P1404 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection module heater – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EVAP leak detection heater |
| P1446 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection module solenoid – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EVAP leak detection module solenoid |
| P1447 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection module pump – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EVAP leak detection pump |
| P1448 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection module heater – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EVAP leak detection heater |
| P1449 | Evaporative emission {EVAP) canister purge valve – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EVAP valve, ECM |
| P1450 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge system – vacuum leak detected | Hose leak, wiring, EVAP valve, ECM |
| P1455 | Fuel tank level sensor- circuit malfunction | Wiring, instrument cluster, fuel tank level sensor, ECM |
| P1457 | Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve (low) | Wiring, EVAP valve, ECM |
| P1458 | AJC compressor control – signal malfunction | Wiring, AJC switch, ECM |
| P1485 | Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid (vacuum) – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EGR solenoid, ECM |
| P1486 | Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid (vent) – circuit malfunction | Wiring, EGR solenoid, ECM |
| P1487 | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor solenoid – EGR system – circuit malfunction | Wiring, MAP sensor, ECM |
| P1496 | Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve – circuit 1 malfunction | Wiring, EGR valve, ECM |
| P1497 | Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve – circuit 2 malfunction | Wiring, EGR valve, ECM |
| P1498 | Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve – circuit 3 malfunction | Wiring, EGR valve, ECM |
| P1499 | Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve – circuit 4 malfunction | Wiring, EGR valve, ECM | P1500 – P1599 (Vehicle or idle speed control) |
| P1500 | Vehicle speed signal – malfunction | Wiring, instrument cluster, TCM |
| P1501 | Battery Temperature Too High | |
| P1502 | Battery Not Charging | |
| P1503 | Cruise control master switch – malfunction | Wiring, cruise control master switch, ETS, ECM |
| P1504 | Cruise control master switch – signal malfunction | Wiring, cruise control master switch, ETS, ECM |
| P1505 | Idle air control (lAC) valve -opening coil signal low | Wiring open/short to ground, lAC valve,ECM |
| P1506 | Idle air control (lAC) valve – opening coil signal high | Wiring short to positive, lAC valve, ECM |
| P1507 | Idle air control (lAC) valve – closing coil signal low | Wiring open/short to ground, lAC valve, ECM |
| P1508 | Idle air control (lAC) valve – closing coil signal high | Wiring short to positive, lAC valve, ECM |
| P1510 | Idle air control {lAC) valve – coil 1 -circuit malfunction | Wiring, lAC valve, ECM |
| P1511 | Idle air control (lAC) valve – coil 2 – circuit malfunction | Wiring, lAC valve, ECM |
| P1521 | Power steering pressure (PSP) switch – circuit malfunction | Wiring, PSP· switch, ECM |
| P1523 | Electronic throttle system (ETS)- malfunction | Wiring, throttle sticking, throttle position (TP) sensor, ETS |
| P1529 | MIL request signal – TCM to ECM | Wiring, ECM, TCM |
| P1550 | Knock sensor (KS) – circuit malfunction | Wiring, poor connection, KS, ECM |
| P1560 | Knock sensor (KS)/serial communication interface – circuit malfunction | Wiring, poor connection, ECM |
| P1586 | AT coding signal | Wiring |
| P1587 | CAN Communication Error MT/AT Recognition Error | P1600 – P1699 (ECM – computer output circuit) |
| P1602 | Transmission control module (TCM) – communication malfunction | Wiring, ECM, TCM |
| P1603 | CAN Communication Bus Error | |
| P1607 | Engine control module (ECM)/electronic throttle system (ETS) control module – communication malfunction | Wiring, ECM, ETS control module |
| P1608 | Engine control module (ECM) - malfunction | Wiring, ECM |
| P1609 | Immobilizer – malfunction | Wiring, poor connection, multifunction control module, ECM |
| P1611 | MIL request signal – circuit/voltage low | Wiring open/short circuit, ECM |
| P1613 | Engine control module (ECM) - self test failed | ECM |
| P1614 | MIL request signal - circuit/voltage high | Wiring short to positive, ECM |
| P1615 | Electronic throttle system (ETS) control module – malfunction | Wiring, ETS control module, ECM |
| P1616 | Engine control relay – circuit malfunction | Wiring, engine control relay, ECM |
| P161B | Engine control module (ECM)/torque information – malfunction | Wiring, intake air leak, electronic throttle system (ETS), exhaust blockage, ECM |
| P1623 | Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) – circuit malfunction | Wiring, MIL |
| P1624 | Except Optima: MIL request signal - TCM to ECM | TCM trouble codes stored |
| P1625 | Engine coolant blower motor relay high speed – circuit malfunction | Wiring, relay, ECM |
| P1630 | CAN Communication BUS OFF | |
| P1631 | Generator voltage – no charge | Wiring, generator, ECM |
| P1632 | Battery voltage monitor - circuit malfunction | Wiring, ECM |
| P1633 | Battery voltage – overcharging | Wiring, generator, ECM |
| P1634 | Generator terminal B – open circuit | Wiring, generator, ECM |
| P1640 | Engine control relay – voltage low/high | Wiring, engine control relay, charging system |
| P1642 | Engine control module (ECM) – non immobilizer/incorrect type | ECM |
| P1673 | Coolant blower motor – circuit malfunction | Wiring, blower motor relay, blower motor, ECM |
| P1690 | Immobilizer control module – malfunction | Wiring, engine control relay, immobilizer control module |
| P1691 | Immobilizer read coil | Wiring, immobilizer read coil, immobilizer control module |
| P1693 | MIL - circuit malfunction | Wiring, MIL, ECM, TCM |
| P1694 | CAN data bus, immobilizer control module – signal malfunction | Wiring, immobilizer control module, ECM |
| P1695 | Engine control module (ECM)- EEPROM error | Wiring, immobilizer control module, ECM |
| P1696 | Immobilizer control module – invalid data received· | Wiring, immobilizer control module | P1700 – P1799 (Transmission) |
| P1700 | Overdrive lamp – circuit malfunction | Wiring short to ground, overdrive lamp |
| P1707 | Cruise/brake switch – circuit malfunction | Wiring, cruise/brake switch, ECM |
| P1765 | Transmission control module (TCM)- torque reduction malfunction | Wiring, TCM, ECM |
| P1780 | Transmission control module (TCM) – ignition advance circuit malfunction | Wiring open circuit/short circuit to ground/ positive |
| P1794 | Supply voltage | Wiring, fuse, battery |
| P1795 | 4WD low gear position switch- circuit malfunction | Wiring, low gear position switch, TCM |
| P1797 | Park/neutral position (PNP) switch – circuit malfunction | Wiring, PNP switch, ECM | P1800 – P1899 (Transmission) |
| P1800 | Engine torque signal – malfunction | Wiring, TCM |
| P1801 | Immobilizer Transponder Error | |
| P1802 | Immobilizer Antenna Error | |
| P1803 | Immobilizer ECU Signal Error | |