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PowertrainP1040

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake pressure senor

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 braking system or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

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

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.

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 CVP1040No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1040Power battery cell voltage undervoltage protection fault BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1040No description available Powertrain
BYDP1040NO. 065 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1040Supply Voltage A for Injectors: Circuit Malfunction BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1040Latched B+ Line Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1040Throttle valve H-bridge driver overheated BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1040Remdruksensor BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1040Supply Voltage A for Injectors: Circuit Malfunction BrandPowertrain
GMP1040Latched B+ Line Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1040Throttle H bridge, overtemperature BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1040Reductant Pump Control Circuit Shorted BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1040No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1040No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1040INCOMP.Minimum lift POS. learning BrandPowertrain
OpelP1040Latched B+ Line Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1040No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1040No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1040INCOMP.Minimum lift POS. learning BrandPowertrain
SaabP1040Latched B+ Line Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1040BRAKE PRESSURE SEN BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1040Brake pressure senor 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 P1040 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP104000Nachrichtenunterbrechung Zentrales Gateway (ZGW) BrandPowertrain
SprinterP104000Nachrichtenunterbrechung Zentrales Gateway (ZGW) BrandPowertrain

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