PowertrainP1292

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cold start fuel pressure too low (bank 1)

23 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

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
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 23

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Chery	P1292	Natural gas cylinder pressure circuit voltage too low Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P1292	CNG Press Sens Voltage Too Hi Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P1292	Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265): Open Circuit Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1292	Ansaugmagnetventil Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P1292	CNG Gas Cylinder Pressure Sensor Circuit Too Low Brand	Powertrain
GM	P1292	CNG Press Sens Voltage Too Hi Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Hyundai	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P1292	Injector High Side Short To GND Or VBATT - Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Maserati	P1292	Cold start fuel pressure too low (bank 1) Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1292	Electric heater stuck Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P1292	Electric heater stuck Brand	Powertrain
Renault	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P1292	CNG Press Sens Voltage Too Hi Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P1292	No description available	Powertrain
Tata	P1292	Wiring Harness Resistance Too Low Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P1292	Cold start fuel pressure too low (bank 1) Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P1292	Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265): Open Circuit Brand	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.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1292 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P129200	No description available	Powertrain
SsangYong	P129200	Injector 4 (position) - harness resistance level: too low Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P129210	No description available	Powertrain

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