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The search page is where you find fault cases from other FaultNet users. It's one of the most useful parts of the app; if someone else has had the same fault on the same car and cracked it, you can find their case and resolution here.

Type any keywords into the search box, part descriptions, symptoms, fault code descriptions or anything else. Results update as you type.

Sort order

Use the sort toggle to switch between:

  • Newest first — most recently updated cases at the top
  • Oldest first — useful for finding cases that have had more time to accumulate a resolution

Vehicle filters

Tap Filter to narrow results to a specific vehicle. You can filter by:

  • Manufacturer
  • Model
  • Variant
  • Generation

These vehicle filters are available on all accounts.

Advanced filters

Pro feature

Advanced filters let you get really specific about what you're looking for.

Upgrade to Pro →

Pro users can filter by:

Filter What it does
Conditions Show only cases where the fault happens under specific conditions — cold start, idle, under load, highway driving etc.
Systems Filter by the vehicle systems involved — Engine, Transmission, ABS, Suspension etc.
DTC codes Find cases that include a specific fault code — great for "who else has had P0300 on a 2015 Golf?"
Country Show cases from a specific country
Resolution type Find only cases that were resolved in a particular way
Updated since Show cases that have had activity since a specific date
Mileage range Filter to cases where the fault appeared within a specific mileage window

Reading results

Each result card shows:

  • Case title and category
  • Vehicle info
  • Status badge (Active / Investigating / Resolved)
  • Mileage and country
  • Last updated date

Tap a card to open the full case.

Finding similar cases to yours

The quickest workflow for finding similar faults:

  1. Go to Search
  2. Use the vehicle filter to narrow to your make and model
  3. Enter your DTC code or a keyword describing the symptom
  4. Sort by newest to see recent activity
  5. Filter by Resolved status to see cases that found a fix