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PowertrainP1236

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

The boost pressure sensor signal is implausible when the engine is not running.

35 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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 35

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1236Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit. Refuelling. - Stuck Closed BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1236No description available Powertrain
BMWP1236Short circuit to positive BrandPowertrain
BYDP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
CheryP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1236VSV 1 Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1236High fuel temperature abnormal BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1236The boost pressure sensor signal is implausible when the engine is not running BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1236Boost pressure sensor signal implausible when engine not running BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1236A/D muundur BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
GMP1236No description available Powertrain
Great WallP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1236Cylinder 5 Injector Control Circuit Shorted BrandPowertrain
HondaP1236OR P1237 BOOST PRESSURE CONTROL MONITOR DEVIATION TOO BIG BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1236No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1236No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1236battery back-upPossible cause:open circuit or short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1236No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
NissanP1236No description available Powertrain
OpelP1236VSV 1 Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1236High fuel temperature abnormal BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1236No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1236Doppelbedatung cdcev5 BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1236A/D converter BrandPowertrain
RenaultP1236No description available Powertrain
SaabP1236VSV 1 Circuit BrandPowertrain
SprinterP1236No description available Powertrain
SubaruP1236Intake Control Valve Solenoid Circuit High BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1236ETC MOT-B2 BrandPowertrain
TataP1236Boost Pr BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1236The boost pressure sensor signal is implausible when the engine is not running. 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1236 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP123600Safety: target gear error BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP123649Communication with the steering column module has a malfunction. Die Botschaft fehlt. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP12364ATimeout EM01. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP12365AThe Flexray Communication Controller has not reached the normal active state within the configured time afetr FlexRay startup BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP12365BUnplausible Daten wurden vom 'Stillstandskoordinator' empfangen. BrandPowertrain

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