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PowertrainP15EA

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Off-board DC charging station status message counter incorrect

9 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 9

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooP15EANo description available Powertrain
EOBDP15EAEkstern DC-ladestation statusbeskedtæller forkert BrandPowertrain
GMP15EANo description available Powertrain
HoldenP15EAOff-Board DC Charging Station Status Message Counter Incorrect BrandPowertrain
OpelP15EANo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP15EANo description available Powertrain
SaabP15EANo description available Powertrain
SuzukiP15EANo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP15EAOff-board DC charging station status message counter incorrect 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 P15EA and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP15EA00DFC_Warnstufe 3 AdBlue Tankinhalt niedrig oder Systemfehler. Kein Start möglich. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP15EA00DFC_Warnstufe 3 AdBlue Tankinhalt niedrig oder Systemfehler. Kein Start möglich. BrandPowertrain

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