PowertrainP0598
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.
2Common causes
- Carbon build-up in the throttle body
- Faulty idle air control valve
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Faulty charging system or weak battery
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Codes in this range include oil-pressure, brake-switch and charging-system voltage faults. If the oil-pressure warning light is on, stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it is diagnosed. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. For any other P05 code, have the car diagnosed promptly rather than continuing to drive.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 33
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0598 | Short circuit to negative or open circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0598 | Controlled thermostat control failure Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0598 | Termostatvarmerstyringskrets lav Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0598 | Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0598 | Thermostat heater circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0598 | Thermostat heater circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0598 | Electronic thermostat heating control circuit low voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0598 | Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0598 | Electronic thermostat heating control circuit voltage is low Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0598 | Thermostat for mapped engine cooling (F265): short to plus; Cannot be tested at this time Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0598 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P059800 | Der Kühlmittelthermostat hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P059811 | Der Kühlmittelthermostat hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P059811 | Der Kühlmittelthermostat hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. Brand | Powertrain |
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