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PowertrainP1338

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 2 misfire

22 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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1338No description available Powertrain
BYDP1338No. 057 battery voltage sampling circuit fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor-G163,Bank1 Open/short To Positive BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor,Bank1 Open Circ./Short to B+ BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1338Cylinder 2 misfire BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1338Second cylinder misfire BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1338Camshaft Position Sensor (G40) Open or Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1338Vasen pölynäytin BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor-G163,Bank1 Open/short To Positive BrandPowertrain
GMP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor,Bank 1 Open Circ./Short to B+ BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor-G163,Bank1 Open/short To Positive BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1338Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1338No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1338No description available Powertrain
OpelP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor,Bank 1 Open Circ./Short to B+ BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1338No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor-G163,Bank1 Open/short To Positive BrandPowertrain
SaabP1338Camshaft Pos.Sensor,Bank 1 Open Circ./Short to B+ BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1338ENG A-STOP DC-DC Converter 'B' Enable Circuit High BrandPowertrain
TataP1338No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1338Cylinder 2 misfire BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1338Camshaft Position Sensor 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.

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