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PowertrainP170E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Park Pawl Motor Power Relay Circuit High

13 brands affected · Description from Honda 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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP170EClutch 1 overtemperature BrandPowertrain
DaewooP170ENo description available Powertrain
EOBDP170EABS/ASC veateave BrandPowertrain
GMP170ENo description available Powertrain
HoldenP170ESolenoid Valve 5 Max Pressure Failure BrandPowertrain
HondaP170EPark Pawl Motor Power Relay Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP170ENo description available Powertrain
MahindraP170ENo description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP170EABS/ASC error information BrandPowertrain
OpelP170ENo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP170ENo description available Powertrain
ProtonP170EABS/ASC error information BrandPowertrain
SaabP170ENo 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 P170E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP170E00Motorölsensor Synchronisationsfehler BrandPowertrain
SprinterP170E00Motorölsensor Synchronisationsfehler BrandPowertrain

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