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PowertrainP1557

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake vacuum system slow leak

22 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 or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

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?

Serious · drive with care

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.

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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1557No description available Powertrain
CheryP1557Starter control relay circuit open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1557Charge Deviations BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1557Slow leak DTC BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1557Charge Pressure Control: Positive Deviation BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1557Ladeafvigelser BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1557Charge Pressure Contr. Positive Deviation BrandPowertrain
GMP1557Charge Deviations BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1557Charge Pressure Contr. Positive Deviation BrandPowertrain
HondaP1557No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1557Cylinder 7 injector - circuit range/performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1557No description available Powertrain
NissanP1557No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1557No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1557No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1557Charge Pressure Contr. Positive Deviation BrandPowertrain
SaabP1557Charge Deviations BrandPowertrain
SprinterP1557No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1557BAT TMP SEN/CIRC BrandPowertrain
TataP1557No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1557Brake vacuum system slow leak BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1557Charge Pressure Control: Positive Deviation 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 P1557 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP155700Startversuch mit blockiertem Motor BrandPowertrain
SprinterP155700Startversuch mit blockiertem Motor BrandPowertrain

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