OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

Causes, inspection steps and sources — a comprehensive DIY archive. Created and maintained with love for the detail. Good luck and have fun!

Powertrain generic / SAE

P051E

Crankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent or Erratic

Same as P051A with intermittent or erratic signal. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / 1E

Possible causes

  • Intermittent contact at connector high
  • Connector with intermittent contact under vibration low
  • Harness routed against vibrating component low

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: easy
  • DIY: possible
  • Estimated cost: 80–280 €
  • Estimated time: 0.5–1.4 h
  • Component: crankcase pressure sensor a
  • Component: crankcase pressure wiring a
  • MIL / check engine light
  • emissions-relevant

Sources

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How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication