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· OBD Code Mastery
Reading OBD Codes: What the Letters and Numbers Mean
Decode DTC format: P=Powertrain, B=Body, C=Chassis, U=Network. Learn to read freeze frame data and catch pending codes.
Key Facts
- Format: 1 letter + 4 digits (P0420 = Powertrain/Generic/Emissions)
- Pending codes = early warning before check engine light
- Freeze frame data shows exact conditions when the fault occurred
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