Actron KAL9620A - Manual (Page 22)

22 9620 Professional OBD II Scan Tool
Example:
P0101 - Mass or Volume Air Flow
Circuit Range/Performance Problem
P 0 1 0 1
Powertrain Codes
P0xxx - Generic (SAE)
P1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
P2xxx - Generic (SAE)
P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer Specific
P34xx-P39xx - Generic (SAE)
Chassis Codes
C0xxx - Generic (SAE)
C1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
C2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
C3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Body Codes
B0xxx - Generic (SAE)
B1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
B2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
B3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Network Communication Codes
U0xxx - Generic (SAE)
U1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
U2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
U3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Bx - Body
Cx - Chassis
Px - Powertrain
Ux - Network Comm.
x = 0, 1, 2 or 3
Vehicle Specific System
Specific Fault Designation
Section 3: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
3.1 DTC Format
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The DTC
format and types are shown below. When the on-board computer recognizes and identifies
a problem, a DTC for that fault is stored in memory. These codes are intended to help you
determine the root cause of a problem.
J2012 and ISO 15031-6 are standards for all DTCs, established by SAE, International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) and other governing bodies. Codes and definitions
assigned by this specification are known as Generic OBD II codes. OBD II requires
compliance with standards, and has made it standard for all cars, light trucks, APVs,
MPVs, and SUVs sold in U.S. Codes not reserved by SAE are reserved for manufacturer
and referred to as Manufacturer Specific.
Periodically, new DTCs are defined and approved by SAE, ISO and other governing
bodies. The scan tool software will be periodically updated to reflect these changes. For
more information regarding DTC updates, please call our Technical Support line at
1-800-228-7667 (8:00 – 6:00 EST Monday – Friday).