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OBD-II Code Lookup

Stays on this device. Type a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) like P0420 to look up its meaning, likely causes, and severity. Generic SAE codes (P0xxx, P02xx, U01xx, etc.) are covered. Manufacturer codes (P1xxx, P3xxx) vary by maker and aren't in here.

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About the codes. OBD-II DTCs follow the SAE J2012 standard. The first character is the system (P/B/C/U), the second digit tells you generic vs. manufacturer-specific (0 or 2 = generic; 1 or 3 = manufacturer), and the rest narrows it down to the subsystem and fault. This tool covers the most-looked-up generic codes — for OEM-specific codes, your scanner's database (or the service manual) is the right reference.

Read the guide

How to Read OBD-II Codes (P0420, P0171, and What the Letters Mean)

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About OBD-II Code Lookup

Type or paste a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) — P0420, P0171, etc. — and get the description, system, likely causes, and severity. Covers the most-looked-up SAE generic codes.

Like every tool on Buncha, this one runs entirely in your browser. There's no upload, no log, no record of what you've pasted or generated. Close the tab and the data is gone.

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