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PowertrainP1536

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake pedal stroke sensor

25 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 braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

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 braking system may be affected. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal, the car pulls when braking, or a brake warning light is on, stop safely.

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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1536Exhaust Temperature Position Plausibility For T5 Sensor BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP1536Gear position signal fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1536Rear Recirculation Cut-off Diagnosis BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP1536No description available Powertrain
DaewooP1536Parking Brake Applied Failure BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1536Brake pedal stroke sensor BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1536Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank2 (N208): Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1536Remsignaal BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1536Rear Recirculation Cut-off Diagnosis BrandPowertrain
GMP1536Parking Brake Applied Failure BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1536Brake Switch Circuits 1-2 Not Plausible BrandPowertrain
HondaP1536No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1536No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1536Parking brake switch BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1536No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1536Brake switch 1/2 incompatible BrandPowertrain
OpelP1536Parking Brake Applied Failure BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1536No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1536No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1536Brake switch 1/2 incompatible BrandPowertrain
SaabP1536Parking Brake Applied Failure BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1536No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1536Brake Info fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1536Brake pedal stroke sensor BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1536Camshaft timing adj. bank2 (N208): open circuit; Upper limit exceeded 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 P1536 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP153600Heater #2 operating circuit - short to ground BrandPowertrain

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