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PowertrainP120E

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Fuel pressure sensor circuit A - excessive variation

15 brands affected · Description from Land Rover 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 fuel pressure or a fuel leak, which carries a stall or fire risk.

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

Do not drive if you smell fuel. Have the fuel system checked before driving further: a fuel leak or loss of pressure can cause a fire or make the engine stall.

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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP120Etime of rail pressure too high is too long BrandPowertrain
BYDP120ENO. 527 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP120EControl current closed loop fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP120ENo description available Powertrain
EOBDP120EKuro dozavimo vožtuvas 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP120ENo description available Powertrain
Great WallP120EInjector 2 dynamic positive correction too much BrandPowertrain
HoldenP120ECold Start Fuel Pump Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP120ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP120EFuel pressure sensor circuit A - excessive variation BrandPowertrain
MahindraP120ENo description available Powertrain
OpelP120ENo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP120ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP120ENo description available Powertrain
TataP120ENo 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.

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