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PowertrainP13C2

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Starter control interface 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
BYDP13C2NO. 195 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP13C2No description available Powertrain
DFFSP13C2DMTR: circuit open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP13C2Pakopelti BrandPowertrain
GMP13C2No description available Powertrain
HoldenP13C2Power Supply Transformer Performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP13C2No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP13C2No description available Powertrain
SaabP13C2No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP13C2Starter control interface 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P13C2 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP13C200The exhaust flap has a malfunction. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP13C21EThe exhaust flap has a malfunction. circuit resistance out of range BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP13C228The exhaust flap has a malfunction. signal bias level out of range / zero adjustment failure BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP13C24BThe exhaust flap has a malfunction. over temperature BrandPowertrain

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