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PowertrainP1528

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Alternator charging information

19 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

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1528No description available Powertrain
CheryP1528Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank1 (N205): Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1528Intake Camshaft Contr.Circ.,Bank1 Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1528Alternator charging information BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1528Booster H-bridge drive direction 1 short to power BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1528Regulador BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1528Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank1 (N205): Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP1528Intake Camshaft Contr.Circ.,Bank 1 Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1528Turbo charger H bridge output 1,short to battery BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1528No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1528Subsidiary throttle valve solenoid circuit BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1528Alternator charge ratio high BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1528No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1528No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1528Alternator charge ratio high BrandPowertrain
SaabP1528Intake Camshaft Contr.Circ.,Bank 1 Open BrandPowertrain
TataP1528Fan 2 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1528Alternator charging information BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1528Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank1 (N205): 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1528 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP152800Fehler beim Abbrechen oder beim neu Setzen des Alarmtasks BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP152800Condenser fan #2 circuit malfunction - short to ground BrandPowertrain

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