Multi-code OBD2 diagnosis

Enter all the codes your scanner showed, not just the first one. We give you the overall severity, whether you can keep driving, the order in which to check them and how they relate to each other.

Summary

Overall severity
High
Can I keep driving?
Yes, but with caution
Estimated cost
$20 to $500
Codes analyzed
1 of 1

The order below is the recommended one: first the codes that can cause the others. After each repair, clear the codes and check which ones come back.

Order of inspection

  1. P2504 Charging System Output High High

    The P2504 code means the charging voltage is higher than commanded. Overcharging damages the battery, the bulbs and the electronic modules. The usual cause is a bad alternator regulator, so get it checked soon.

    Step-by-step diagnosis for P2504