Fault code P0000 is called “No Fault” but in different programs it may be called differently. This fault designation applies to all vehicles equipped with OBD-II.
Technical description and explained code P0000
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic code. Error P0000 is considered a generic code because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles. Although the specific repair steps may vary slightly depending on the model.
In general, the error code P0000 appears when the car is filled with upgraded firmware. That is, the person who made the PCM unit chip-over has badly disconnected or reprogrammed any engine systems.
Very often this problem is observed on vehicles with Siemens control unit. Also, this malfunction occurs with unskilled program disconnection of EGR, catalytic converter, lambda probe and other components.
To put it simply, PCM sees an error, but cannot determine what caused it. That is, the error can be any code, as well as any problem. It’s just that when re-flashing the problem information has been erased or incorrectly entered. This condition eventually causes the code P0000.
Symptoms of vehicle malfunctions
The main signal that an error P0000 has occurred is the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is also known as the CheckEngine Light.
It can also be warning signs such as:
- Check engine light (malfunction indicator) on the control panel illuminates.
- Any symptoms may be present.
- Absence of any symptoms.
Depending on the symptoms, the severity of code P0000 may vary from moderate to severe. Therefore, it is recommended that the problem be corrected as soon as possible.
Factors that can cause this error code
The error code P0000 can mean that one or more of the following problems have occurred:
- The main reason is poor quality control unit firmware.
- Sometimes the cause is a faulty PCM module.
How to fix or reset OBD-2 code P0000
Some suggested steps for troubleshooting and fix the error code P0000:
- Roll back to the stock firmware and find out the real error code.
- Replace the PCM module, if the problem is in it.
Diagnose and repair of problems
When solving the problem with the error P0000, you need to ask for help from the person or organization that flashed the upgraded firmware to the control unit. If they can not solve the problem, you need to fill in the stock firmware.
On the stock firmware, there should be a real error with the usual code, which will indicate the problem. Without these procedures it is very hard to know what the problem is. After all, it can be caused by anything.
On which vehicles does this problem occur most frequently
Fault code P0000 can occur on different vehicles but there are statistics on which brands this occurs most often. Here is a list of some of them:
- Audi
- BMW
- Chevrolet (Aveo, Cruze, Lacetti)
- Chrysler
- Citroen (C4)
- Ford (Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Transit)
- Hyundai (Accent, Solaris)
- Infiniti
- Jeep
- Kia
- Land Rover
- Mazda (3, 6)
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan (Almera, Qashqai, X-Trail)
- Opel
- Peugeot (206, 207, 308, Boxer)
- Renault
- Skoda (Octavia)
- Subaru
- Suzuki (Grand Vitara)
- Toyota (Platz)
- Volkswagen (Jetta)
- GAZelle
- LADA (Granta, Kalina, Niva, Priora, Vesta)
- VAZ (2114)
- Volga (Chrysler)
Fault code P0000 can sometimes be found with other errors. The most common are the following: P0016, P0301, P0335, P0420, P0440.
