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PowertrainP1481

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Glow plug failure

23 brands affected · Description from GM 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 CVP1481System Is Too Rich. Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1481No description available Powertrain
CheryP1481Relay for Secondary Air Injection Pump 2 (J545): Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1481Glow plug failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1481Relay for Secondary Air Injection Pump 2 (J545): Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1481Glow plug BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1481Relay for Secondary Air Injection Pump 2 (J545): Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP1481Glow plug failure BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1481O2 sensor resistance internal calibration value too low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1481Exhaust Flow Control Valve Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP1481Fan secondary low with high fan on BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1481No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1481No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1481NTC differential PRS.SNSR low BrandPowertrain
OpelP1481Glow plug failure BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1481No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1481Diagnosemodul Tankleck Heizung (Endstufe) min BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1481NTC differential PRS.SNSR low BrandPowertrain
SaabP1481Glow plug failure BrandPowertrain
SmartP1481No description available Powertrain
SprinterP1481ENV_ _Datum4 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1481Rad fan output 1 Crt Malf BrandPowertrain
TataP1481Fan 1 Control Circuit High 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1481 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP148100Gemittelter NOX-Offsetwert ist zu niedrig, Nox-Sensor 2 SCR-Kat BrandPowertrain
SprinterP148100Gemittelter NOX-Offsetwert ist zu niedrig, Nox-Sensor 2 SCR-Kat BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP148100Condenser fan #1 circuit malfunction - short BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP148138No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP148148No description available Powertrain

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