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PowertrainP163C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Generator B Field Terminal Circuit Low

12 brands affected · Description from Land Rover 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP163CClutch 2 solenoid valve circuit short BrandPowertrain
DaewooP163CNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP163CWakeup request not detected BrandPowertrain
GMP163CNo description available Powertrain
Great WallP163CElectric control unit (ECU) internal software and hardware underlying monitoring fault BrandPowertrain
HoldenP163CGlow Plug Control Module Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP163CGenerator B Field Terminal Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP163CNo description available Powertrain
OpelP163CNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP163CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP163CNo description available Powertrain
TataP163CNo description available Powertrain

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 P163C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP163C00Startabbruch ohne Erreichen der Startenddrehzahl BrandPowertrain
SprinterP163C00Startabbruch ohne Erreichen der Startenddrehzahl BrandPowertrain

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