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PowertrainP130A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder disabling; Defective

17 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP130ANo description available Powertrain
BYDP130ANo. 011 battery voltage sampling circuit fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP130AMisfire causes cylinder cutout BrandPowertrain
DaewooP130ANo description available Powertrain
DFFSP130AMisfire causes cylinder cutout BrandPowertrain
EOBDP130ASkrij valj BrandPowertrain
GMP130ANo description available Powertrain
HoldenP130AEngine Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP130AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP130ANo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP130ANo description available Powertrain
PorscheP130ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP130ANo description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P130ACylinder selective fuel cutoff Active Due to catalyst damaging misfire BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP130AInternal Battery Management Unit Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP130ANo description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP130ACylinder disabling; Defective 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P130A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP130A00Fehler in der Plausibilisierung der Wellenkorrekturanteile BrandPowertrain
SprinterP130A00Fehler in der Plausibilisierung der Wellenkorrekturanteile BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP130A00Partial fuel cut to prevent catalyst damage (misfire) BrandPowertrain

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