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PowertrainP1228

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Wastegate failed open (under pressure)

27 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

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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1228Left rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) circuit short to power BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1228No description available Powertrain
BYDP1228TAC motor 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP1228TAC motor 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1228Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1228Pump abnormality BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1228No description available Powertrain
DFFXP1228TAC motor 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1228Fuel Injector for Cylinder 4 (N33): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1228ETV motor 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1228TAC motor 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP1228Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1228TAC motor 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1228TAC motor 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1228No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1228No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1228No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1228No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1228ETV motor 2 BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1228Pump abnormality BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1228No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1228No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1228ETV motor 2 BrandPowertrain
SaabP1228Fuel Injector Cylinder 4 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1228APP SEN 2/CIRC BrandPowertrain
TataP1228No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1228Wastegate failed open (under pressure) 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 11

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1228 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
PeugeotP122805No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122806No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP122862Safety: brake signal mismatch (travel sensor, switch 1/2) BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP122870No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122876No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122877No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122878No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122879No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122886No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122887No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP122888No description available Powertrain

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