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PowertrainP1473

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fan circuit open (VLCM)

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1473No description available Powertrain
BYDP1473NO. 372 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1473EVAP Leak Detection Pump: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1473Fan Circ Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1473No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1473EVAP Leak Detection Pump: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1473Fan circuit open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1473EVAP Leak Detection Pump: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP1473Fan Circ Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1473O2 sensor heater coupling signal fault BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1473Particulate Matter Control Module Supply Voltage Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP1473No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1473No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1473Fan circuit open BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1473DPF differential PRS. sensor high BrandPowertrain
OpelP1473Fan Circ Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1473No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1473Endstufe Leckdiagnosepumpe: unplausibles Signal BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1473DPF differential PRS. sensor high BrandPowertrain
SaabP1473Fan Circ Open BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1473No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1473Fan circuit open (VLCM) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1473EVAP Leak Detection Pump: Open Circuit 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1473 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP147354The adaptation of the transfer case is faulty. Calibration is missing. BrandPowertrain

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