Mercedes OBD/OBD2 Codes >> C220/280 (202) – E280/320 (124) – S320 (140) – SL320 (129) (1993 – 2000)

Model:C220/280  (202)    E280/320  (124)  S320  (140)  SL320  (129)
Year:1993-00
Engine identification:104.941/942/943/944/945/991/994/995, 111.920/921/940/941/9421944/945/946/960/961/970/974/975
System:Bosch HFM    Bosch HFM-SFI    Siemens PMS

General information

  • Trouble codes are displayed by using an LED connected to the data link connector (DLC).
  • The ECM fault memory can also be checked using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).
  • Diagnostic equipment can also be used to erase data from ECM fault memory.
  • More detailed fault diagnosis information can be obtained using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Accessing – flash codes ->02/95

  • Ensure ignition switched OFF.
  • Jump data link connector (DLC) terminals 1 and 4 or 1 and 8 with a switched lead – contacts normally open [1] or [2].
  • Connect LED test lamp between terminals 3 and 4 or 8 and 16 [1] or [2]

NOTE: Connect LED test lamp positive connection to terminal 3 or 16.

 
  • Switch ignition ON.
  • Operate switch for 2-4 seconds.
  • Count LED flashes. Note trouble code.
  • Trouble codes consist of short flashes [3].
  • For example: Trouble code 3 displayed [3].
  • Repeat operation. Note trouble codes. Compare with trouble code table.
  • Switch ignition OFF.

Erasing – flash codes

  • Ensure ignition switched OFF.
  • Jump data link connector (DLC) terminals 1 and 4 or 1 and 8 with a switched lead – contacts normally open [1] or [2].
  • Connect LED test lamp between terminals 3 and 4 or 8 and 16 [1] or [2].

NOTE: Connect LED test lamp positive connection to terminal 3 or 16.

  • Switch ignition ON.
  • Operate switch for 2-4 seconds.
  • Operate switch for 5-6 seconds – Bosch ECM –>08/93.
  • Allow LED to display trouble code.
  • Operate switch for 6-8 seconds.
  • Operate switch for 8-9 seconds – Bosch ECM –>08/93.
  • Repeat operation to erase all stored trouble codes.
  • After erasing trouble code 1: Switch ignition OFF.
  • Wait 2 seconds.
  • Switch ignition ON.
  • Wait 10 seconds minimum.
  • Start engine.

Trouble code  identification

Flash codeFault locationProbable cause
1No fault found–
2Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – electrical faultWiring, connector, ECT sensor, ECM
3Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor – electrical faultWiring, connector, IAT sensor, ECM
4Bosch HFM: Mass air flow (MAF) sensor- range/performance problemWiring, connector, intake leak, MAF sensor, ECM
4Siemens PMS: Manifold absolute pressure   (MAP) sensor – vacuum leakHoses, ECM
5Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – malfunctionWiring, connector, ISC actuator
6Throttle position (TP) sensor – range/   performance problemWiring, connector, TP sensor, ECM
7Idle speed control (ISC) actuator- malfunctionWiring, connector, ISC actuator, ECM
8Idle speed control (ISC) – malfunctionWiring, connector, intake leak, MAF sensor, throttle valve tight/sticking
90Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1 – range/   performance problemWiring, connector, H02S
10Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2- range/   performance problemWiring, connector, H02S
11Oxygen sensor heater 1 – electrical faultWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
12Oxygen sensor heater 2 – electrical faultWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
13Lambda regulation – system too lean/richWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor, fuel pressure, injector(s}, ECM
14Bosch HFM: Injector 1 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
14Siemens PMS: Injector 1 & 4 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
15Bosch HFM: Injector 2 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
15Siemens PMS: Injector 2 & 3 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
16Injector 3 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
17Injector 4 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
18Injector 5 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
19Injector 6 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
20Bosch HFM: Fuel trim (FT), idle speed -range/   performance problemIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
20Siemens PMS: Fuel trim (FT) – range/   performance problemIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, EVAP system, ECM
21111: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
21104: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 6 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
22Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 1/ignition coil, cylinder 1 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
22Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 3 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
22104: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 5 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
23111: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 3 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
23104: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 3 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
24Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor – malfunctionWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
25Camshaft position (CMP) sensor – incorrect signalWiring, CMP sensor
26Engine control module (ECM) coding plug – electrical faultWiring, ECM
27Engine control module (ECM), RPM signal – outputWiring, RPM sensor, ECM
28ABS control module/engine control module   (ECM) communication – VSS signalWiring, VSS, ABS control module trouble code(s) stored
29 f)Intake manifold heater relay – malfunctionWiring, intake manifold heater relay, ECM
30Fuel pump relay- defectiveWiring, fuel pump relay
31Without cat: CO adjustment resistor – malfunctionWiring, CO adjustment resistor, ECM
32Knock sensor(s) (KS)- defectiveWiring, KS
33Ignition timing, knocking – maximum retardation reachedFuel contamination, mechanical fault
34Engine control module (ECM), knock control – internal faultECM
35Secondary air injection (AIR) pump/relay – malfunctionWiring, AIR pump/relay, ECM
36Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve – electrical faultWiring, EVAP canister purge valve, hose(s), ECM
37Transmission shift control valve – electrical faultWiring, transmission shift control valve
38Camshaft position (CMP) actuator – malfunctionWiring, mechanical fault, CMP actuator, ECM
39Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid – malfunctionWiring, EGR solenoid, hose(s)
40Transmission overload protection switch – malfunctionWiring, transmission overload protection switch
41CAN data bus, ECM – malfunctionWiring, ECM
42111: CAN data bus, diagnostic module – malfunctionWiring
42104: CAN data bus – malfunctionWiring
43Engine control module (ECM), pin 50 – starter signalWiring
45With cruise control system: Cruise control, inertia fuel shut-off (IFS) switch -activeWiring, TP sensor, idle speed control (ISC)   actuator
46Intake manifold air control solenoid – malfunctionWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid, ECM
48Oxygen sensor heater relay 2 – electrical faultWiring, oxygen sensor heater relay, ECM
49Engine control module (ECM) – supply voltageWiring, ignition switch, overvoltage protection relay
50Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM

Accessing and erasing – scanner codes

  • The engine control module (ECM) fault memory can only be accessed and erased using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Trouble code  identification

Scan codeFault locationProbable cause
–No fault found–
2Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – short circuitWiring, connector, ECT sensor, ECM
3Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – open circuitWiring, connector, ECT sensor, ECM
4Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor- range/performance problem–
5Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor – plug connection(s)Multi-plug(s)
6Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor- short circuitWiring, connector, IAT sensor, ECM
7Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor- open circuitWiring, connector, IAT sensor, ECM
8Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor- plug connection(s)Multi-plug(s)
9Bosch HFM: Mass air flow (MAF) sensor- range/performance problemWiring, connector, intake leak, MAF sensor
9Siemens PMS: Manifold absolute pressure   (MAP) sensor – vacuum leakHoses, ECM
10Bosch HFM: Mass air flow (MAF) sensor- open circuitWiring, connector, MAF sensor, ECM
10Siemens PMS: Manifold absolute pressure   (MAP) sensor – vacuum leakHoses, ECM
11Idle speed control (ISC) actuator- range/   performance problemWiring, connector, ISC actuator
12Idle speed control (ISC) actuator- circuit malfunctionWiring, connector, ISC actuator
13Bosch HFM: Idle speed control (ISC) actuator- plug connection(s)Multi-plug(s)
13Siemens PMS: Throttle position (TP) sensor- range/performance problemWiring, connector, TP sensor, ECM
14Throttle position (TP) sensor – signal highWiring, connector, TP sensor, ECM
15Throttle position (TP) sensor – signal lowWiring, connector, TP sensor, ECM
16Bosch HFM: Throttle position (TP) sensor – plug connection(s)Multi-plug(s)
16Siemens PMS: Idle speed control (ISC)   actuator – malfunctionWiring, connector, ISC actuator, ECM
17Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – signal highWiring, connector, ISC actuator, ECM
18Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – signal lowWiring, connector, ISC actuator, ECM
19Bosch HFM: Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – plug connection(s)Multi-plug(s)
19Siemens PMS: Idle speed control (ISC) – malfunctionWiring, connector, intake leak, MAF sensor, throttle valve tight/sticking
20Idle speed control (ISC) – lower limit reachedWiring, connector, intake leak, MAF sensor, throttle valve tight/sticking
21Idle speed control (ISC) – upper limit reachedWiring, connector, intake leak, MAF sensor, throttle valve tight/sticking
22Cruise control/idle speed control (ISC)   actuator – limp-home modeWiring, ISC actuator, throttle valve tight/   sticking
22Siemens PMS: Heated oxygen sensor   (H02S) 1 – range/performance problemWiring, connector, H025
23Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1 -voltage highWiring, connector, H02S
24Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1 – open circuitWiring, connector, H02S
25Bosch HFM: Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1 – range/performance problemWiring, connector, H02S
25Siemens PMS: Oxygen sensor heater 1 – electrical faultWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
26Bosch HFM: Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2 – voltage highWiring, connector, H02S
26Siemens PMS: Oxygen sensor heater 1 – electrical faultWiring, connector, H025, ECM
27Bosch HFM: Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2 – open circuitWiring, connector, H02S
27Siemens PMS: Oxygen sensor heater 1 – electrical faultWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
28Bosch HFM: Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2 – range/performance problemWiring, connector, H02S
28Siemens PMS: Lambda regulation – system too leanWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor, fuel pressure, injector(s), ECM
29Bosch HFM: Oxygen sensor heater- current lowWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
29Siemens PMS: Lambda regulation – system too richWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor, fuel pressure, injector(s), ECM
30Bosch HFM: Oxygen sensor heater- current highWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
30Siemens PMS: Injector 1 & 4 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
31Bosch HFM: Oxygen sensor heater – short circuitWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
31Siemens PMS: Injector 1 & 4 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
32Bosch HFM: Oxygen sensor heater 2 – current lowWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
32Siemens PMS: Injector 2 & 3 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
33Bosch HFM: Oxygen sensor heater 2 -current highWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
33Siemens PMS: Injector 2 & 3 – circuit malfunctionWiring, injector, ECM
34Bosch HFM: Oxygen sensor heater 2 – short circuitWiring, connector, H02S, ECM
34Siemens PMS: Fuel trim {FT) – range/   performance problemIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, EVAP system, ECM
35Lambda regulation – system too leanWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor, fuel pressure, injector(s), ECM
36Lambda regulation – system too richWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor, fuel pressure, injector(s), ECM
37Injector 1 – short to positiveWiring short to positive, injector, ECM
38Bosch HFM: Injector 1 – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector, ECM
38Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
39Bosch HFM: Injector 2 – short to positiveWiring short to positive, injector, ECM
39Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
40Bosch HFM: Injector 2 – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector, ECM
40Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition ;oil, ECM
41Bosch HFM: Injector 3- short to positiveWiring short to positive, injector, ECM
41Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 3 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
42Bosch HFM: Injector 3 – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector, ECM
42Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 3 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
43Bosch HFM: Injector 4 – short to positiveWiring short to positive, injector, ECM
43Siemens PMS: Ignition amplifier/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 3 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
44Bosch HFM: Injector 4 – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector, ECM
44Siemens PMS: Crankshaft position (CKP)   sensor – malfunctionWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
45111: Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor- malfunctionWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
45104: Injector 5- short to positiveWiring short to positive, injector, ECM
46111: Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor – malfunctionWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
46104: Injector 5- open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector, ECM
47111: Engine control module (ECM) coding plug – electrical faultWiring, ECM
47104: Injector 6- short to positiveWiring short to positive, injector, ECM
48111: Engine control module (ECM) coding plug – electrical faultWiring, ECM
48104: Injector 6- open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector, ECM
49Bosch HFM: Fuel trim (FT), idle speed – mixture richIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
49Siemens PMS: Engine control module (ECM), RPM signal – output/short to groundWiring short to ground, RPM sensor
50Bosch HFM: Fuel trim (FT), idle speed – mixture leanIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
50Siemens PMS: Engine control module (ECM), RPM signal – output/short to positiveWiring short to positive, RPM sensor
51Bosch HFM: Fuel trim (FT), lower part load – mixture richIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
51Siemens PMS: ABS control module/engine control module (ECM) communication – VSS signalWiring, VSS, ABS control module trouble code(s) stored
52Bosch HFM: Fuel trim (FT), lower part load – mixture leanIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
52Siemens PMS: ABS control module/engine control module (ECM) communication – VSS signalWiring, VSS, ABS control module trouble code(s) stored
53Fuel trim (FT), upper part load – mixture richIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
053 0Intake manifold heater relay – malfunctionWiring, intake manifold heater relay, ECM
54Fuel trim (FT), upper part load – mixture leanIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, H02S, ECM
054 0Intake manifold heater relay – malfunctionWiring, intake manifold heater relay, ECM
55Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 1/ignition coil, cylinder 1 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
55Siemens PMS: Fuel pump relay – defectiveWiring, fuel pump relay
55104: Ignition amplifier 1/ignition coil, cylinder 2 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
56Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 1/ignition coil, cylinder 4 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
56Siemens PMS: Fuel pump relay – defectiveWiring, fuel pump relay
56104: Ignition amplifier 1/ignition coil, cylinder 5 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
57Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 1/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
57Siemens PMS: CO adjustment resistor – malfunctionWiring, CO adjustment resistor, ECM
57104: Ignition amplifier 3/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 5 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
58Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 2 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
58Siemens PMS: CO adjustment resistor – malfunctionWiring, CO adjustment resistor, ECM
58104: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 3 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
59Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 3 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
59Siemens PMS: Evaporative emission (EVAP)   canister purge valve – electrical faultWiring, EVAP canister purge valve, hose(s), ECM
59104: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 4 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
60Bosch HFM: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 2 & 3 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
60Siemens PMS: Evaporative emission (EVAP)   canister purge valve – electrical faultWiring, EVAP canister purge valve, hose(s),   ECM
60104: Ignition amplifier 2/ignition coil, cylinder 3 & 4 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
61111: Short term fuel trim (FT), idle speed/part load – malfunctionFuel system
61104: Ignition amplifier 3/ignition coil, cylinder 1 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
62111: Transmission shift control valve- electrical faultWiring, transmission shift control valve
62104: Ignition amplifier 3/ignition coil, cylinder 6 – misfireWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
63111: Engine control module (ECM) – supply voltageWiring, connector, fuse, ignition switch, central locking control module, engine control relay
63104: Ignition amplifier 3/ignition coil, cylinder 1 & 6 – defectiveWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil, ECM
64Bosch HFM: Crankshaft position (CKP)   sensor – signalWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
64Siemens PMS: Central locking control module, immobilizer signal – open circuit/short to positiveWiring, central locking control module, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
65Bosch HFM: Crankshaft position (CKP)   sensor – defectiveWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
65Siemens PMS: Central locking control module, immobilizer signal – open circuit/short to groundWiring, central locking control module, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
66Bosch HFM: Crankshaft position (CKP)   sensor – range/performance problemWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
66Siemens PMS: Attempt to start engine while central locking still activatedErase fault memory, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
67Bosch HFM: Camshaft position (CMP) sensor – incorrect signalWiring, CMP sensor
67Siemens PMS: Central locking control module, immobilizer signal – plausibilityWrong central locking control module
68Engine control module (ECM) coding plug – short to groundWiring short to ground, ECM
69Engine control module (ECM) coding plug – open circuit/short to positiveWiring open circuit/short to positive, ECM
70Engine control module (ECM), RPM signal – output/short to groundWiring short to ground, RPM sensor
71Engine control module (ECM), RPM signal – output/short to positiveWiring short to positive, RPM sensor
72ASS control module/engine control module (ECM) communication, VSS signal – signal not recognisedWiring, VSS, ABS control module trouble code(s) stored
73ABS control module/engine control module   (ECM) communication, VSS signal – signal highWiring, VSS, ABS control module trouble code(s) stored
074 fJIntake manifold heater relay – short to positiveWiring short to positive, intake manifold heater relay, ECM
075 fJIntake manifold heater relay – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, intake manifold heater relay, ECM
76Fuel pump relay – defectiveWiring, fuel pump relay
77Without cat: CO adjustment resistor – short to positiveWiring short to positive, CO adjustment resistor, ECM
78Without cat: CO adjustment resistor – malfunctionWiring, connector(s), CO adjustment resistor, ECM
79Knock sensor(s) (KS) 1 -open circuitWiring, KS
80Knock sensor(s) (KS) 2- open circuitWiring, KS
81Ignition timing, knocking – maximum retardation reachedFuel contamination, mechanical fault
82Ignition timing, knocking – firing angle between cylindersFuel contamination, mechanical fault
83111: Secondary air injection (AIR) pump/relay – malfunctionWiring, AIR pump/relay, ECM
83104: Engine control module (ECM), knock control – internal faultECM
84Short term fuel trim (FT), max. value – idle speed/part loadFuel system, ECM
85Secondary air injection (AIR) pump/relay – malfunctionWiring, AIR pump/relay, ECM
86Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve – open/short circuitWiring, AIR pump/relay, ECM
87Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve – short to positiveWiring short to positive, AIR pump/relay, ECM
88Transmission shift control valve – electrical faultWiring, transmission shift control valve
89Camshaft position (CMP) actuator – short to positiveWiring, CMP actuator, ECM
90Camshaft position (CMP) actuator- open circuit/short to groundWiring, CMP actuator, ECM
91Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid – short to positiveWiring short to positive, EGR solenoid, hose(s)
92Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, EGR   solenoid, hose(s)
93Transmission overload protection switch – short to groundWiring short to ground, transmission overload protection switch
94Transmission overload protection switch – switch closedWiring, transmission overload protection switch
95Transmission overload protection switch – switch openWiring, transmission overload protection switch
96Transmission overload protection switch – plausibilityWiring, transmission overload protection switch
97CAN data bus, ECM – malfunctionWiring, ECM
98CAN data bus, ASR system – malfunctionWiring
99CAN data bus, cruise control system/TP control module – malfunctionWiring
100CAN data bus, diagnostic module – malfunctionWiring
101Engine control module (ECM), pin 50 – starter signalWiring
104With AT/cruise control system: Cruise control, inertia fuel shut-off (IFS) switch – activeWiring, TP sensor, idle speed control (ISC)   actuator
105Intake manifold air control solenoid – short to positiveWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid, ECM
106Intake manifold air control solenoid – open circuit/short to groundWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid, ECM
107Ignition amplifier – malfunctionWiring, ignition amplifier, ignition coil(s), ECM
108Oxygen sensor heater relay 2 – short to positiveWiring short to positive, oxygen sensor heater relay, ECM
109Oxygen sensor heater relay 2 – open circuit/   short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, oxygen sensor heater relay, ECM
110Engine control module (ECM) -supply voltage, plausibilityWiring, ignition switch, overvoltage protection relay
111Engine control module (ECM)- supply voltage lowWiring, ignition switch, overvoltage protection relay
112Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
113Engine control module (ECM) – codingNot coded
114Engine control module (ECM) – identificationECM not coded, ECM
115Engine control module (ECM) – codingNot coded, ECM
116CAN data bus, remote central locking – malfunctionWiring
116Bosch HFM 06/93 -+: Engine control module   (ECM) – supply voltage lowWiring, connector, fuse, overvoltage protection relay
117Attempt to start engine while central locking still activatedErase fault memory, trouble code{s) stored in other system(s)
118Supercharger (SC) – malfunctionWiring, mechanical fault, hose(s), intake air flap control actuator, ECM
119Supercharger (SC) clutch – open circuit/short to groundWiring open circuit/short to ground, SC   clutch, ECM
120Electronic traction control (ETC) – signalWiring short to ground, ETC module
123Intake air flap control actuator, supercharger   (SC) – malfunctionWiring open circuit/short to ground, intake air flap control actuator, ECM
124Intake air flap control actuator, supercharger   (SC) – malfunctionWiring short to positive, intake air flap control actuator, ECM
125Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
126Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
127Idle speed control (ISC) actuator/ISC actuator, cruise control system – malfunctionWiring, ISC actuator, ISC actuator – cruise control system
128Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
129Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
130Throttle position (TP) sensor – malfunctionWiring, TP sensor, ECM
131Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
132Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
133Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – defectiveWiring, ISC actuator
134Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
135Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – supply voltageWiring, ECM
136Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – defectiveWiring, ISC actuator, ECM
137Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
138Idle speed control (ISC) actuator – defectiveWiring, ISC actuator
139Cruise control selector switch – defectiveWiring, cruise control selector switch
140Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
141Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
142Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
143Brake pedal position (BPP) switch, cruise control system – defectiveWiring, BPP switch
144Engine control module (ECM) – internal faultECM
145CAN data bus, VSS signal, rear axle – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
146CAN data bus, VSS signal, front axle – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
147CAN data bus, AIC – malfunctionWiring, A/C control module trouble code(s)   stored
148Starter motor relay – short to positiveWiring, ignition switch, ECM
149Starter motor relay – short to groundWiring, ignition switch, ECM
150CAN data bus, AT – malfunctionWiring, TCM trouble code(s) stored
151CAN data bus, AIC – malfunctionWiring, AIC control module trouble code(s)   stored
152CAN data bus – malfunctionWiring
153Engine coolant blower motor/A/C condenser blower motor – short to positiveWiring, ECT sensor, A/C control module, ECM
154Engine coolant blower motor/AIC condenser blower motor – short to groundWiring, ECT sensor, AJC control module, ECM
155Transmission control module (TCM) – codingIncorrectly coded
156CAN data bus, ABS/ETC – plausibilityWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
157CAN data bus, ABS/ETC – plausibilityWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
158CAN data bus, ABS – plausibilityWiring, ABS control module trouble code(s)   stored

Accessing and erasing – OBO-II codes

  • The engine control module (ECM) fault memory can only be accessed and erased using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Trouble code  identification

OBD-11 codeFault locationProbable cause
PO,P2,UORefer to OBD-11 trouble code tables–
P1131Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1 – signal/ electrical faultWiring, H02S
P1132Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) control 1 – system too richIntake/exhaust leak, H02S
P1137Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2 – signal/ electrical faultWiring, H02S
P1138Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2 – range/   performance problemWiring, H02S
P1170Short term fuel trim (FT) – malfunctionIntake/exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure, MAF sensor
P1335Engine speed (RPM) sensor – signalWiring, ECM
P1336Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor – signalWiring, air gap, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP sensor
P1337Engine control module (ECM), RPM signal – outputWiring, RPM sensor, ECM
P1340Camshaft position (CMP) sensor – signalWiring, CMP sensor, ECM
P1341Camshaft position (CMP) actuator- mechanical faultCamshaft timing mechanism, CMP actuator
P1342Camshaft position (CMP) actuator- electrical faultWiring, connector, CMP actuator, ECM
P1400Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve/   solenoid – circuit malfunctionWiring, connector, EGR valve/solenoid, ECM
P1411Secondary air injection (AIR) system – malfunctionWiring, connector, hoses, AIR pump, AIR solenoid
P1443Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve – malfunctionWiring, connector, EVAP canister purge valve
P1444Evaporative emission (EVAP) system – malfunctionWiring, connector, hose(s), EVAP canister purge valve, ECM
P1700Transmission shift control – malfunctionWiring, transmission shift control valve, TCM trouble code{s) stored
P1701Transmission shift control valve – electrical faultWiring, transmission shift control valve
P1711Intake manifold air control solenoid – malfunctionWiring, connectors, intake manifold air control solenoid, ECM
P1740Engine control module (ECM), load signal – plausibilityWiring, electronic throttle system (ETS), MAF sensor, TP sensor, ECM
P1741Throttle position (TP) sensor, load signal – plausibilityWiring, electronic throttle system (ETS), MAF sensor, TP sensor, ECM
P1750Diagnostic module, pin 30 – supply voltage lowWiring, connector(s), fuse(s)