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PowertrainP143C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant heater 3 control circuit shorted

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP143CNO. 317 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP143CNo description available Powertrain
DFXKP143CExhaust gas temperature 6 measuring value implausible when compared with analog value BrandPowertrain
EOBDP143COsakestefiltri järelsüsti doseeripump 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP143CNo description available Powertrain
Great WallP143CCylinder 6 exhaust temperature implausible BrandPowertrain
HoldenP143CReductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Shorted BrandPowertrain
OpelP143CNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP143CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP143CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP143CReductant heater 3 control circuit shorted 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 P143C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP143C00DFC for TOxiCatDs sensor displacement or disconnection BrandPowertrain
SprinterP143C00DFC for TOxiCatDs sensor displacement or disconnection BrandPowertrain

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