Chevy Aveo P1516 Trouble Code Diagnosis

P1516 is a very common trouble code. It is a GM ONLY code, which means that it has the same meaning only for GM vehicles, such as the Chevy Aveo. A P1516 for a Hyundai, for example, means something totally different. Trouble code P1516 lets you know that the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module has … Read more

Chevy Avalanche P1516 Trouble Code Diagnosis

P1516 is a very common trouble code. It is a GM ONLY code, which means that it has the same meaning only for GM vehicles, such as the Chevy Avalanche. A P1516 for a Hyundai, for example, means something totally different. Trouble code P1516 lets you know that the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module has … Read more

Honda Fit P0010: Causes + Likely Fix

P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Honda Fit can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Fit’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more

P0305 Toyota Solara

P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Toyota Solara. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 5 P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Solara. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, … Read more

Chevy Monte Carlo P0011: What it Means + How to Fix

P0011 is a common (and serious) OBD II diagnostic trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Monte Carlo. It indicates an issue with your car’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. The first thing you should do when you have this code is check your Monte Carlo’s oil. If the oil level is too low, … Read more

Buick Enclave P0441: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Buick Enclave.  It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more

Toyota Yaris P0420: Meaning, Causes, + How to Fix

This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Toyota Yaris P0420 trouble code. It covers the P0420 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0420 is the most common OBDII code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. A failing oxygen sensor or bad catalytic converter are the most common causes of P0420. Table … Read more

Toyota Fortuner P0401: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Toyota Fortuner. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more

P0121 Saturn Outlook

P0121 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Saturn Outlook. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it leaves your vehicle in failsafe mode. P0121: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor → Switch (TPS) A Circuit Range → Performance Problem OBDII code P0121 … Read more

Pontiac Torrent P0174: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Pontiac Torrent is P0174. It indicates that your Pontiac Torrent is running lean on the bank two side of the engine.  P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more