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PowertrainP160B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

A/D converter (system electronic failure)

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

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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP160BClutch 1 pressure sensor fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP160BWater pump short circuit BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP160BSensor power source 4 voltage error BrandPowertrain
DFXKP160BPreheating indicator light drive circuit overheated BrandPowertrain
EOBDP160BNo display BrandPowertrain
Great WallP160BError path for the glow display lamp BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP160BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP160BGenerator Mismatch With Vehicle Configuration BrandPowertrain
MahindraP160BNo description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP160BNo description available Powertrain
PeroduaP160BSensor power source 4 voltage error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP160BNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP160BNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP160BNo description available Powertrain
SubaruP160BNo description available Powertrain
SuzukiP160BInternal Control Module A/D Convertor Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP160BNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP160BA/D converter (system electronic failure) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP160BEvent memory entry, see literature 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 P160B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP160B00Transmission Control Unit (TCU) safety function (CPU, ROM, RAM, communication, program, analog/CAN data) BrandPowertrain

6Related codes

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