Nissan Trouble Codes: OBD-II Decoding and What Triggers the Check Engine Light
On Nissan vehicles, the Check Engine light is one of the most common reasons drivers end up in the workshop. The engine control module (ECM/ECU) constantly polls dozens of sensors and actuators, and the moment it spots a deviation from the norm it logs a diagnostic trouble code — a DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code). Since […]
Mitsubishi Trouble Codes: OBD2 DTC Lookup Table with Causes and Diagnostic Tips
If the Check Engine light has come on in your Lancer, Outlander, ASX, Pajero or L200, the first thing to do is read the trouble codes with a scanner and understand exactly what the engine control module is reporting. This page is a lookup table of the most common Mitsubishi trouble codes — P0011, P0101, […]
648 Wiring Diagrams Added to MotorData Automotive Electrics — May 2026
In May 2026, the MotorData team expanded the MotorData Automotive Electrics software with new data for faster, more accurate vehicle diagnostics. This update covers popular Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Kia and Chery models. What’s been added: +648 wiring diagrams for: Toyota Harrier (GSU3#), Toyota Harrier Hybrid (MHU38), Toyota Sienna (##L3#), Toyota Esquire (##R8#), Toyota Crown (##S20#), Toyota […]
Mitsubishi Mirage Dingo, 4G15 GDI (2001) — “No Power, Won’t Pull”
Tracking down the fault Another unlucky Mitsubishi Dingo, 4G15 GDI engine, model year 2001. “No power, won’t pull,” said the owner. This particular car had made the mistake of throwing trouble codes — and if the owner had known what “code peddlers” do for a living, he would never have let it happen. The codes themselves are […]
Common Toyota Trouble Codes — Meaning, Causes and Diagnostics
One of the most frequent reasons a customer brings a vehicle into the shop is an illuminated Check Engine light on the instrument cluster. Let’s look at this on the example of Toyota vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM) detects deviations in the operation of the vehicle’s systems and stores a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). These are […]
Diagnosing Hyundai Solaris After Engine Overhaul: How to Fix 12 Error Codes in 30 Minutes Using MotorData
Introduction to the Case A 2016 Hyundai Solaris equipped with a 1.4-liter engine and automatic transmission arrived for diagnostics. The owner contacted me with concerns about an illuminated Check Engine light following recent engine rebuild work. According to the owner, the engine seemed to run without any obvious issues, but the warning light was causing […]
What’s new in MotorData Automotive Electrics: Model Search and Interactive Training
A new update to the cloud-based MotorData Automotive Electrics software introduces helpful features to speed up the work of automotive diagnosticians. The web client now includes: Fast search by make and model There is no longer any need to scroll through long vehicle lists. Simply click the “Search” icon, enter the required model name, and […]
3655 fault codes added to MotorData Automotive Electrics in June 2025
In June 2025, we added new data to the MotorData Automotive Electrics software for better car diagnostics. +408 wiring diagrams: Toyota, Lexus, Kia, JAC, Changan, Chery, Exeed, Geely, Haval, JAECOO, Tank. +3655 diagnostic trouble codes: Toyota, Changan, Chery, JAC. +17 location diagrams: Toyota, Lexus, Chery, Exeed, Haval. +9 fuse/relay/junction boxes: Toyota, Lexus, Kia, Changan, Haval, […]
New 569 automotive wiring diagrams in MotorData software in March 2025
In March 2025, we added new data to the MotorData software for better vehicle diagnostics. +569 wiring diagrams: Toyota, Lexus, Shaanxi Shacman, Chery, Exeed, Geely, Haval, Omoda, Tank, BYD, JAC, Changan. +15 location diagrams: Lexus, Exeed, Geely, Omoda, Chery, Geely, Haval, BYD, JAC. +8 fuse/relay/junction boxes: Lexus, Shaanxi Shacman, BYD, JAC, Changan, Chery, Haval.
1075 fault codes added to MotorData Professional in October 2024
In October 2024, we added useful information to MotorData Professional to help auto repair shops diagnose vehicles: Get access to the demo.
