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PowertrainP1008

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Power Steering Circ Low

19 brands affected · Description from GM 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 steering system. Power steering assistance may be reduced or fail.

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?

Serious · drive with care

If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have the car recovered. Steering assistance can fail suddenly.

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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1008Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction. Cylinder 11 BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP1008Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) signal 2 too low BrandPowertrain
BYDP1008NO. 009 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1008Catalyst damaged BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1008Power Steering Circ Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1008Catalyst damaged BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1008GSM-modulfel BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1008Mass Air Flow Sensor 1 2 Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
GMP1008Power Steering Circ Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1008Torque fuel capacity convert MAP non-monotonous fault indication BrandPowertrain
HondaP1008No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1008No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1008Combustion Engine Producing Insufficient Torque BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1008No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1008FMCU IGBT3 high temperature BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1008No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1008FMCU IGBT3 high temperature BrandPowertrain
SaabP1008Power Steering Circ Low BrandPowertrain
TataP1008No description available 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 94

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1008 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
PeugeotP100800No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP100800Master BSD misalignment BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP100801No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100804No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100805No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100806No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100807No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100808No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100809No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100810No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100811No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100812No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100813No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100814No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100815No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100816No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100817No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100818No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100819No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100820No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100821No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100822No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100823No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100824No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100825No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100826No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100827No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100828No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100829No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100830No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100831No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100832No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100833No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100834No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100835No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100836No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100837No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100838No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100840No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100841No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100842No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100845No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100846No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100847No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100848No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100849No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100850No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100851No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100852No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100853No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100854No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100855No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100856No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100857No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100858No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100859No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100860No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100861No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100862No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100863No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100864No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100865No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100866No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100867No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100868No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100869No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100870No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100871No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100872No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100873No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100874No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100875No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100876No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100877No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100878No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100879No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100880No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100881No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100882No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100885No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100886No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100887No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100888No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100889No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100890No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100891No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100892No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100893No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100894No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100895No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100896No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100897No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100898No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP100899No description available Powertrain

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  • P1003 Open circuit
  • P1004 Torque Difference Cylinder 1: Limit Value Exceeded
  • P1005 Manifold tuning valve control performance
  • P1006 Torque Difference Cylinder 3: Limit Value Exceeded
  • P1007 Gradient monitoring
  • P1009 Mass air flow sensor 1/2: implausible signal from load Calculation; Mechanical failure
  • P100A VVEL system (bank 1)
  • P100B VVEL system (bank 2)
  • P100C Battery sensor module temperature erratic

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