P257E OBD-II: Engine Hood Switch Circuit Low

P257E Severity

Moderate

Will P257E go away on its own?

Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.

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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P257E?

The hood switch tells the engine computer if the hood of the vehicle is open or closed. If the switch sends back an implausible signal, P257E is stored.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P257E

OBD-II Code Vehicle will not go over 5 mph is defined as a Engine Hood Switch Circuit Low

The hood switch tells the engine computer if the hood of the vehicle is open or closed. If the switch sends back an implausible signal, P257E is stored.

Vehicle will not go over 5 mph Symptoms

Vehicle will not go over 5 mph

Common Problems That Trigger the P257E Code

Hood switch failure
Wiring issue

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Other OBD-II Codes

P257D: Engine Hood Switch Circuit Range/Performance P257C: Vacuum Reservoir Control Circuit High P257B: Vacuum Reservoir Control Circuit Low P257A: Vacuum Reservoir Control Circuit/Open P2579: Turbocharger Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance P2578: Turbocharger Speed Sensor Circuit P2577: Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold P2576: Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Deterioration Sensor Circuit P2575: Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Deterioration Sensor Circuit High P2574: Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Deterioration Sensor Circuit Low P2573: Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Deterioration Sensor Circuit P2572: Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Deterioration Sensor Circuit P257F: Engine Hood Switch Circuit High P2580: Turbocharger Speed Sensor Circuit Low P2581: Turbocharger Speed Sensor Circuit High P2582: Turbocharger Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent P2583: Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor P2584: Fuel Additive Control Module Requested MIL Illumination P2585: Fuel Additive Control Module Warning Lamp Request P2586: Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor "B" Circuit P2587: Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor "B" Circuit P2588: Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor "B" Circuit Low P2589: Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor "B" Circuit High P258A: Vacuum Pump Control Circuit/Open

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