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PowertrainP1290

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cold start fuel pressure too high (bank 1)

26 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

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1290No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1290Drive motor MCU temperature sensor fault BrandPowertrain
BYDP1290Particle trap differential pressure sensor post-run offset check value unreasonable BrandPowertrain
CheryP1290Oil and gas transfer switch circuit short to low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1290CNG Fuel Sys Press Too Hi BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1290Coolant Temp Sensor at Radiator Outlet (G83): Signal too Small BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1290A/C EEPROM-fel BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1290Coolant Temp Sensor at Radiator Outlet (G83): Signal too Small BrandPowertrain
GMP1290CNG Fuel Sys Press Too Hi BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1290Alternative Fuel System Feedback to ECM Command Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1290No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1290No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1290No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1290No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1290Cold start fuel pressure too high (bank 1) BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1290A/C EEPROM fail BrandPowertrain
NissanP1290No description available Powertrain
OpelP1290CNG Fuel Sys Press Too Hi BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1290No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1290A/C EEPROM fail BrandPowertrain
RenaultP1290No description available Powertrain
SaabP1290CNG Fuel Sys Press Too Hi BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1290Fuel Temperature Too low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1290ETC MOT PWR-B2 BrandPowertrain
TataP1290Wiring Harness Resistance Too Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1290Cold start fuel pressure too high (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 P1290 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP129000Injector 3 (position) - harness resistance level: too low BrandPowertrain

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