P2530
Ignition Switch Run Position Circuit
The ECU detects an electrical fault on the ignition switch run position input. The signal indicating that the ignition is in the run position is missing or implausible.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Faulty ignition switch contactsCommon
- Wiring or connector faultPossible
Parts involved
- Ignition Switch
- Ignition Wiring
P2530 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.