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PowertrainP13B7

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine electronic control unit failure

10 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 10

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP13B7NO. 184 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP13B7No description available Powertrain
DFFSP13B7Engine electronic control unit failure BrandPowertrain
EOBDP13B7Ionstrømsystem cylinder 8 BrandPowertrain
GMP13B7No description available Powertrain
HoldenP13B7Control Module Internal Failure BrandPowertrain
OpelP13B7No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP13B7No description available Powertrain
SaabP13B7No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP13B7Engine electronic control unit failure 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P13B7 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP13B700The electricity contract certificate was not found or is invalid. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP13B744The electricity contract certificate was not found or is invalid. There is an error in the data memory. BrandPowertrain

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