P0000 OBD-II Trouble Code
OBD-II Trouble Code Technical Description
ISO/SAE Reserved (no valid description)
What does that mean?
This is a code that is not often seen, that is quite simply because it's not a valid diagnostic trouble code so not many code reading devices display this code.
Now, you might think that because it starts with P00 like the other P00xx codes that it is a generic powertrain code under the category "Fuel & Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls Read". But, it's as we said, it's invalid.
Please note that some code readers that display a P0000 code may indicate the description as "No Self Diagnostic Failure Indicated" or "No Diagnostic Trouble Codes Found" or possibly something else like "Unknown".
Symptoms
There will no symptoms as a result of the P0000 code. You may, however, have symptoms related to other trouble codes. You may or may not have the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated.
Causes
Potential causes for this code to set are:
Use of a cheaper or less capable scan tool Use of a scan tool that does not support your vehicle (e.g. multipurpose device that plugs into the OBD-II port)Diagnostic and Repair Procedures
If you experience only this trouble code and have no symptoms, generally you are fine to just continue driving the vehicle and not worry about it. You may wish to clear the code and check again later to see if the code returns. If it does you may want to use a more advanced scan tool next time.
If you are having symptoms of a problem and there are other trouble codes along with a P0000, then you should first focus on repairing the other trouble codes.
If there are no other codes and you have symptoms of a problem, you should then read the trouble codes again using a different, more advanced code scanner. Be sure to check with the manufacturer of the tool to see if your vehicle is supported.
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