PowertrainP1651

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Power steering pressure switch input

32 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 steering system. Power steering assistance may be reduced or fail.

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

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have the car recovered. Steering assistance can fail suddenly.

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 32

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P1651	SVS Lamp Control Circuit Fault Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
BYD	P1651	2nd gear hardware failure Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P1651	SVS Light Drive Circuit Malfunction Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Daewoo	P1651	CAN sent error Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P1651	Throttle sensor input circuit abnormal Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P1651	SVS light drive stage crt shorted to ground Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P1651	Unknown fault Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P1651	SVS Light Driving Stage Circuit Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1651	CAN saab vea Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P1651	Immobilizer fault Brand	Powertrain
GM	P1651	Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P1651	EEP reading fault Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P1651	SVS light drive stage crt shorted to ground Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Nissan	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Perodua	P1651	Throttle sensor input circuit abnormal Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P1651	Data Bus Powertrain Missing Messages Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P1651	Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P1651	SVS light drive stage crt shorted to ground Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P1651	No description available	Powertrain
Suzuki	P1651	STR MTR RELAY Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P1651	5V Supply #2 Fault Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P1651	Power steering pressure switch input Brand	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.

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