This is where you’ll find codes specifically for your Nissan. Nissan has been around since 1933 and is a very popular and renowned brand founded in Japan and now sold worldwide. Some of their most popular makes are the Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Versa, and Pathfinder. In this section, we will cover the most common trouble codes for Nissans, and explain what they mean, the symptoms, the cause, the severity, and we will walk you through basic diagnostic steps. If the issue that you are having is not covered in this section, see our other DTC categories for general codes and issues.
Nissan Code P0456 Definition Evaporative emission control system leak (small). Nissan Code P0456 Meaning The evaporative emission control (EVAP) system in your Nissan prevents fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. The fuel vapors from the fuel tank are absorbed and stored by charcoal pellets in the charcoal canister. The vent control valve is controlled by...
Nissan Code P0420 Definition Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (Bank 1). What Does P0420 Mean For Your Nissan? The function of the catalytic converter is to break down harmful pollutants that are created by your Nissan during the combustion cycle and convert them into harmless gases. Code P0420 indicates that the catalytic converter is not...
Nissan Code P0171 Definition System too lean (Bank 1). What Does P0171 Mean For Your Nissan? Combustion engines run most efficiently when they maintain an air-fuel mixture ratio of 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel. When there are more than 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel in the air-fuel mixture, a lean condition...
Nissan Code P0128 Definition Coolant thermostat temperature below regulating temperature Nissan Code P0128 Meaning The powertrain control module (PCM) tracks how long it takes for the engine of your Nissan to reach and maintain the correct operating temperature. When the correct engine operating temperature is reached, the powertrain control module orders the fuel system to enter “closed...
Nissan Code P0300 Definition Random/Multiple cylinder misfire detected. Commonly associated with Nissan codes: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 What Does Nissan P0300 Mean? Nissan code P0300 indicates that one or more cylinders are experiencing misfires. A misfire occurs when an insufficient amount of fuel is burning in a cylinder. The efficient burning...
