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PowertrainP0598

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low

33 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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

  1. Carbon build-up in the throttle body
  2. Faulty idle air control valve
  3. Faulty vehicle speed sensor
  4. Faulty charging system or weak battery
  5. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
BMWP0598Short circuit to negative or open circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0598Controlled thermostat control failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0598Termostatvarmerstyringskrets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0598Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0598Thermostat heater circuit low BrandPowertrain
OpelP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0598Thermostat heater circuit low BrandPowertrain
SaabP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0598Electronic thermostat heating control circuit low voltage BrandPowertrain
TataP0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0598Electronic thermostat heating control circuit voltage is low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0598Thermostat for mapped engine cooling (F265): short to plus; Cannot be tested at this time BrandPowertrain

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.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP059800Der Kühlmittelthermostat hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP059811Der Kühlmittelthermostat hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP059811Der Kühlmittelthermostat hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain

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