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PowertrainP155A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Boost pressure regulation: lower limit not reached; Open or short to ground

11 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooP155ANo description available Powertrain
EOBDP155ALadedrukregeling BrandPowertrain
GMP155ANo description available Powertrain
HoldenP155ACruise Control Switch State Undetermined BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP155ANo description available Powertrain
OpelP155ANo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP155ANo description available Powertrain
PorscheP155ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP155ANo description available Powertrain
TataP155ANo description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP155ABoost pressure regulation: lower limit not reached; Open or short to ground 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 P155A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP155A00NOx Offset Max status based on the offset learned value BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP155A13The interlock circuit of the high-voltage on-board electrical system on the refrigerant compressor for the roof-mounted air conditioning system has a malfunction. There is an open circuit. BrandPowertrain

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