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PowertrainP1209

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Injection Ctrl System Pres Peak Fault

20 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

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

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1209Cylinder 6. Pressure Sensor. Incorrect Or Intermittent Data BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP1209rail pressure control offset out of limit - offset high BrandPowertrain
BYDP1209NO. 522 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1209Speed monitoring fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1209Injection Ctrl System Pres Peak Fault BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1209Gasoline high pressure adjustment failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1209Fuel injection pre-heating current feedback circuit voltage high BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1209Motorstyrenhet 7 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1209Intake Valves For Cylinder Shut-Off Short Circuit To Ground BrandPowertrain
GMP1209Injection Ctrl System Pres Peak Fault BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1209Rail pressure error BrandPowertrain
HondaP1209No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1209No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1209No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1209No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1209No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1209No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1209Intake Valves For Cylinder Shut-Off Short Circuit To Ground BrandPowertrain
SaabP1209Injection Ctrl System Pres Peak Fault BrandPowertrain
TataP1209No 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1209 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP120912Accelerator pedal supply 1 circuit short to battery BrandPowertrain

6Related codes

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