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PowertrainP121C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder balance - injector leaking

16 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

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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP121CNO. 541 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP121CCylinder 3 plug general short circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP121CNo description available Powertrain
DFXKP121CFiring order cylinder 3 general short circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP121CSuhu kopling tinggi 3 BrandPowertrain
FordP121CFuel leak BrandPowertrain
GMP121CNo description available Powertrain
Great WallP121CFiring order cylinder 3 injector general fault, short circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP121CMass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Supply Voltage Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP121CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP121CCylinder balance - injector leaking BrandPowertrain
MazdaP121CFuel leak BrandPowertrain
OpelP121CNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP121CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP121CNo description available Powertrain
TataP121CNo 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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