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Engine codes

Timing, cooling, idle, throttle and other engine codes. Pick your code for what it means, whether you can drive, common causes and what the repair usually costs.

CodeWhat it meansDrive?Typical, Boston
P0011Intake camshaft timing too far advanced (bank 1)Short trips$190 to $1,325
P0012Intake camshaft timing too far behind (bank 1)Short trips$190 to $1,325
P0013Exhaust camshaft timing stuck (bank 1)Short trips$190 to $1,325
P0014Exhaust camshaft timing too far advanced (bank 1)Short trips$190 to $1,325
P0016Crankshaft and camshaft not lining up (bank 1)Short trips$1,250 to $2,850
P0017Crankshaft and exhaust camshaft not lining up (bank 1)Short trips$1,250 to $2,850
P0021Intake camshaft timing over-advanced (bank 2)Short trips$190 to $1,325
P0117Coolant temperature signal too lowUsually$100 to $260
P0118Coolant temperature signal too highUsually$100 to $260
P0121Throttle position reading doesn't matchShort trips$85 to $210
P0122Throttle position signal too lowShort trips$300 to $940
P0123Throttle position sensor A reads highNo$300 to $940
P0125Engine slow to warm up for normal fuel controlUsually$120 to $470
P0128Engine not warming up fast enoughUsually$120 to $470
P0327Knock sensor signal too low (bank 1)Short trips$60 to $290
P0328Knock sensor signal too high (bank 1)Short trips$60 to $290
P0335Crankshaft position sensor circuit faultNo$120 to $400
P0336Crankshaft position sensor out of rangeNo$120 to $400
P0340Camshaft position sensor circuit faultShort trips$110 to $370
P0341Camshaft position signal out of rangeShort trips$110 to $370
P0344Camshaft position sensor A signal dropping out (bank 1)Short trips$110 to $370
P0365Camshaft position sensor B circuit problem (bank 1)Short trips$110 to $370
P0480Cooling fan 1 control circuit problemShort trips$320 to $1,125
P0505Idle control system problemShort trips$85 to $210
P0506Idle speed lower than expectedShort trips$85 to $210
P0507Engine idle higher than expectedUsually$85 to $210
P0520Engine oil pressure sensor circuit problemShort trips$60 to $290
P0521Oil pressure sensor signal out of rangeShort trips$80 to $190
P0522Engine oil pressure sensor reads too lowNo$60 to $290
P0523Engine oil pressure sensor reads too highShort trips$60 to $290
P0562System voltage lowShort trips$380 to $990
P0603Engine computer memory faultShort trips$150 to $490
P0606Engine computer processor faultNo$430 to $2,350
P0641Sensor 5-volt supply A circuit problemNo$60 to $290
P1299Cylinder head overheat protection activeNo$310 to $1,275
P2101Throttle actuator motor performance problemNo$300 to $940
P2122Accelerator pedal sensor D signal too lowNo$60 to $290
P2135Throttle position sensors disagreeShort trips$300 to $940
P2138Accelerator pedal sensors disagreeShort trips$60 to $290
P2509Engine computer power supply on and offNo$150 to $490
P2646Rocker arm actuator A performance problemShort trips$190 to $1,325
P2647Rocker arm actuator B stuck or performing poorlyShort trips$190 to $1,325

Typical range, estimate, for the most common repair for each code. Prices updated October 2026. Not a repair shop, estimates only.

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