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PowertrainP0634

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High

31 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
BYDP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
CheryP0634V5V overtemperature BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0634RBM fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0634V5V overtemperature fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0634Styrmodul intern temperatur 'A' för hög BrandPowertrain
FiatP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal temperature too high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
GMP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
HondaP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0634Transmission control module internal temperature too high BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0634Powertrain control module/Engine Control Module/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
OpelP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0634Control Module Internal Temperature A Too High SAEPowertrain
SaabP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0634Hot mode Error BrandPowertrain
TataP0634PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0634Controller printed circuit board (PCB) temperature is too high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0634Control module overtemperature condition 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 8

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0634 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP063400overtemperature error BrandPowertrain
PorscheP063400No description available Powertrain
SmartP063400No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP063400ECU error: interior circuit overheating BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP063401balancing circuit temperature too high BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP063409Die Temperatur im Steuergerät ist zu hoch.Es liegt ein Bauteilfehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06344BThe temperature in the control unit is too high. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP063498Die Temperatur im Steuergerät ist zu hoch.Die Komponente oder das System hat Übertemperatur. BrandPowertrain

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