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Porsche 911 OBD / OBD-II fault codes

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P0011

Camshaft timing over-advanced, bank 1

High
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 997/991

Probable causes : timing adjustment; Variocam actuator; camshaft sensor; incorrect engine oil; wiring harness

Checks to perform : Read actual values; check oil; check connector; check timing; test actuator

Related parts : camshaft sensor Variocam actuator tensioner

System: Engine — Camshaft position relative to the crankshaft out of range on bank 1.

P0012

Camshaft timing over-retarded, bank 1

High
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 997/991

Probable causes : used oil; Variocam solenoid valve; camshaft sensor; timing

Checks to perform : Check oil level and quality; read the Variocam instructions; check the connector; verify the timing

Related parts : camshaft sensor Variocam solenoid valve

System: Engine — Camshaft position sensor 1 is delayed or inconsistent.

P0021

Camshaft timing over-advanced, bank 2

High
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 997/991

Probable causes : timing adjustment; Variocam actuator; camshaft sensor; wiring harness

Checks to perform : Read actual values; check connector; verify alignment; test actuator

Related parts : camshaft sensor Variocam actuator tensioner

System: Engine — Camshaft position relative to the crankshaft out of range on bank 2.

P0030

oxygen sensor heater, bank 1, before the catalytic converter

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 996/997/991

Probable causes : oxygen sensor; fuse; wiring harness; connector; control module

Checks to perform : Check fuse; measure heating power supply; check connector; replace sensor if confirmed

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine. Fault in the heating circuit of the oxygen sensor located upstream of the catalytic converter, bank 1.

P0036

Oxygen sensor heater, bank 1, after the catalytic converter

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 996/997/991

Probable causes : oxygen sensor; wiring harness; connector; heater power supply

Checks to perform : measure power supply; check continuity; check connector; read sensor readings

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine. Fault in the heating circuit of the oxygen sensor located after the catalytic converter, bank 1.

P0050

Oxygen sensor heater, bank 2, before the catalytic converter

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 996/997/991

Probable causes : oxygen sensor; wiring harness; fuse; connector

Checks to perform : Check power supply; measure heater resistance; check connector

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine. Fault in the heating circuit of the oxygen sensor located upstream of the catalytic converter, bank 2.

P0056

Oxygen sensor heater, bank 2, after the catalytic converter

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 996/997/991

Probable causes : oxygen sensor; wiring harness; power supply; connector

Checks to perform : Check power supply; measure heater resistance; check connector

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine. Fault in the heating circuit of the oxygen sensor located after the catalytic converter, bank 2.

P0101

MAF sensor range/performance

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : clogged MAF sensor; air intake; air filter; wiring harness; connector

Checks to perform : Check the intake; clean or check the MAF sensor; read the MAF values; check the air intake

Related parts : MAF sensor air filter

System: Engine — MAF sensor signal is inconsistent or out of range.

P0102

MAF sensor circuit low input

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : MAF sensor; connector; open circuit in the wiring harness; air intake

Checks to perform : Check connector; measure power supply; read actual values; check wiring harness

Related parts : MAF sensor

System: Engine MAF sensor signal too low.

P0103

MAF sensor circuit high input

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : MAF sensor; short circuit; connector; control unit

Checks to perform : Inspect the wiring harness; measure the signal voltage; check the connector

Related parts : MAF sensor

System: Engine — MAF sensor signal too high.

P0112

Weak signal from the intake air temperature sensor

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : air temperature sensor; wiring harness; connector; short circuit

Checks to perform : Check connector; read intake temperature; measure resistance

Related parts : air temperature sensor

System: Engine: Low signal from the intake air temperature sensor.

P0113

Intake Air Temperature Sensor High Signal

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : air temperature sensor; open circuit in the wiring harness; connector

Checks to perform : Read intake temperature; check connector; test for continuity

Related parts : air temperature sensor

System: Engine — High signal from the intake air temperature sensor.

P0115

Engine Temperature Sensor

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : engine temperature sensor; connector; wiring harness; air in the system

Checks to perform : Read the engine temperature when the engine is cold; check the resistance; check the connector

Related parts : engine temperature sensor

System: Engine — Engine temperature sensor fault.

P0117

Low signal from engine temperature sensor

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : short circuit; sensor; wiring harness; connector

Checks to perform : measure resistance; check wiring harness; read actual values

Related parts : engine temperature sensor

System: Engine — Low signal from the engine temperature sensor.

P0118

High signal from engine temperature sensor

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : open circuit in the wiring harness; sensor; oxidized connector

Checks to perform : Check connector; measure resistance; read cold value

Related parts : engine temperature sensor

System: Engine — High signal from the engine temperature sensor.

P0121

Throttle / Throttle Position

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 996/997

Probable causes : throttle body; position sensor; wiring harness; throttle adjustment

Checks to perform : Adjust the throttle; check the connector; read the throttle angles

Related parts : throttle body

System: Throttle signal or potentiometer out of range.

P0122

Throttle Position Sensor: Low Signal

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : throttle position sensor; wiring harness; connector; throttle body

Checks to perform : Check power supply; read values; check connector

Related parts : throttle body

System: Engine: Low signal from the throttle position sensor.

P0123

Throttle Position Sensor: High Signal

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : throttle position sensor; short circuit; wiring harness

Checks to perform : Check signal voltage; check wiring harness; read throttle position value

Related parts : throttle body

System: Engine: High signal from the throttle position sensor.

P0130

Pre-catalyst oxygen sensor, bank 1

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : oxygen sensor; air intake; fuel mixture; wiring harness; exhaust leak

Checks to perform : Read lambda values; check for exhaust leaks; check the connector

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine — Front oxygen sensor signal before the catalytic converter on bank 1 is inconsistent.

P0133

Aging of the front oxygen sensor, Bank 1

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : aging sensor; exhaust leak; contamination

Checks to perform : Check probe oscillation; check for exhaust leaks; compare test results

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine — Slow response of the pre-catalyst oxygen sensor on bank 1.

P0150

Front-of-Catalyst Oxygen sensor, Bank 2

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : oxygen sensor; air intake; fuel mixture; wiring harness; exhaust leak

Checks to perform : Read lambda values; check for exhaust leaks; inspect the connector

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine — Front oxygen sensor signal before the catalytic converter on bank 2 is inconsistent.

P0153

Aging of the front oxygen sensor, Bank 2

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 996/997

Probable causes : aging sensor; exhaust leak; contamination

Checks to perform : Check probe oscillation; check for exhaust leaks; compare test results

Related parts : oxygen sensor

System: Engine — Slow response from the pre-catalyst oxygen sensor on bank 2.

P0197

Oil Temperature Sensor: Low Signal

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : oil temperature sensor; wiring harness; connector

Checks to perform : Check oil temperature; measure resistance; inspect connector

Related parts : oil temperature sensor

System: Engine: Low signal from the oil temperature sensor.

P0198

Oil Temperature Sensor: High Signal

Medium
System : EngineCompatibility : 911 964/996/997

Probable causes : oil temperature sensor; open wiring harness; connector

Checks to perform : Read oil temperature; check wiring harness; measure resistance

Related parts : oil temperature sensor

System: Engine — High signal from the oil temperature sensor.