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PowertrainP1183

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Vacuum pump sensor failure

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1183No description available Powertrain
BYDP1183NO. 388 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1183Level 1 warning for low charging temperature BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1183Eng Oil Temp Sens Circ BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1183Vacuum pump sensor failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1183Linear O2 Sensor: Reference Voltage: Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1183Ukuran vakum sistem brek BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1183Linear O2 Sensor: Reference Voltage: Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1183Eng Oil Temp Sens Circ BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1183Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP1183No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1183No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1183No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1183No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1183No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1183FMCU IGBT6 TEMP.SNS range BrandPowertrain
OpelP1183Eng Oil Temp Sens Circ BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1183No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1183No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1183FMCU IGBT6 TEMP.SNS range BrandPowertrain
SaabP1183Eng Oil Temp Sens Circ BrandPowertrain
SmartP1183No description available Powertrain
TataP1183No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1183Vacuum pump sensor failure 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 14

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1183 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP118300Zumesseinheit Hochdruckpumpe, Kurzschluss nach Ubatt BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP118348ECU not coded (no data entered) BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP118356No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118357No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118358No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118370No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118371No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118373No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118374No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118379No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118380No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118381No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118385No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP118386No description available Powertrain

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