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PowertrainP170C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Clutch A Engagement Time Performance

15 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

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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP170CNo description available Powertrain
BYDP170CClutch 1 gap too little BrandPowertrain
DaewooP170CNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP170CAnomali throttle BrandPowertrain
GMP170CNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP170CSolenoid Valve 3 Max Pressure Failure BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP170CClutch A Engagement Time Performance BrandPowertrain
MahindraP170CNo description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP170CThrottle abnormality BrandPowertrain
OpelP170CNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP170CNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP170CSensorversorgungsspannung C zu hoch BrandPowertrain
ProtonP170CThrottle abnormality BrandPowertrain
SaabP170CNo description available Powertrain
SprinterP170CNo 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P170C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP170C00Umgebungsluftdrucksensor Symptom elektrischer Fehler Lowpegel BrandPowertrain
SprinterP170C00No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP170C00Feature management error BrandPowertrain

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