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PowertrainP0A8B

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

14V power module system voltage

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0A8BNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
BYDP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
CheryP0A8BKL30 voltage value abnormal BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0A8B14V napajanje modula sustava BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
GMP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0A8BNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0A8BNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0A8BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
OpelP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0A8BNo description available Powertrain
SaabP0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0A8B14 Volt Power Module System Voltage BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0A8B14V power module system voltage 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0A8B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0A8B13The power supply for the DC/DC converter is implausible. There is an open circuit. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A8B2AThe power supply for the DC/DC converter is implausible. There is no signal change. BrandPowertrain

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