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PowertrainP1212

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder shut-off, bank 1

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1212No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1212No description available Powertrain
BYDP1212Slope sensor circuit high BrandPowertrain
CheryP1212Cylinder Shut-Off: Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1212ABS/TCS Communication Line BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1212No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1212Generator G side voltage high BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1212Obvod TCS BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1212Cylinder Shut-Off: Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP1212ABS/TCS Communication Line BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1212Injector 4 dynamic positive correction too much BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1212Lost Communication with Electronic Brake Control Module BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1212No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1212No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1212No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1212No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1212No description available Powertrain
OpelP1212ABS/TCS Communication Line BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1212No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1212No description available Powertrain
SaabP1212ABS/TCS Communication Line BrandPowertrain
SprinterP1212No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1212TCS/CIRC BrandPowertrain
TataP1212No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1212Cylinder shut-off, bank 1 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1212 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP121212Main relay circuit short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain

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