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On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Basics Diagnostic Service Definitions
Figure 4-3 Example: DTC “P0237”
The table that follows explains how to define a DTC. Definitions listed for Position 3 in the table are
only valid for DTCs starting with “P”. For other codes (C, B, U) there are other definitions. Please
refer to ruling OBD standards for more information.
Code Ranking
OBD-II/EOBD Codes have a priority according to their emission severity, with higher priority codes
overwriting lower priority codes. The priority of the code determines the illumination of the MIL and
the code erase procedure. Vehicle manufacturers have implemented this ranking differently.
Table 4-2
Diagnostic Trouble Code description
Position Description
1
P = Power train
C = Chassis
B = Body
U = Network
2
0 = Standardized emission-related trouble code
1 = Manufacturer-specific trouble code
2 = Standardized or Manufacturer-specific trouble code
3 = Standardized or Manufacturer-specific trouble code
3
0 = Overall system
1 = Secondary air system/Mixture preparation
2 = Fuel system
3 = Ignition system/Misfires
4 = Additional exhaust gas monitoring
5 = Cruise control/Idle speed control
6 = Input/Output signals, Control units
7 = Gearbox/Transmission
8 = Transmission
9 = Transmission
A = Hybrid Propulsion
B = Reserved
4 & 5 Serial numbering of individual components or systems
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4 & 5
P0237
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