PowertrainP1792

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

CAN bus - engine coolant

23 brands affected · Description from GM 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 engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 23

Brand	Code	Description	System
BAIC Motor	P1792	DC/DC fault Brand	Powertrain
BMW	P1792	No description available	Powertrain
BYD	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P1792	CAN receive error Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P1792	Transmission Range Display Signal: Short to Plus Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1792	Lavclutch-trykk Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
GM	P1792	CAN bus - engine coolant Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P1792	Gear Shift Position Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P1792	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P1792	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P1792	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P1792	No description available	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P1792	CAN bus - engine coolant Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1792	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P1792	Magnetventil B Kurzschluss nach Masse oder Unterbrechung Brand	Powertrain
Proton	P1792	Front wheel speed sensor Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P1792	CAN Bus - Engine Coolant 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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