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PowertrainP1814

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure Control Valve 1 (N215): Open/Short to Ground

24 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BMWP1814implausible signal or value BrandPowertrain
CheryP1814Brake pressure signal circuit open or short to power BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1814Torque Converter Overstressed BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1814Belt slip BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1814Reversing lamp: circuit short to battery BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1814Motor controller bus overvoltage fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1814Belt slip BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1814Pressure Control Valve 1 (N215): Open or Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
GMP1814Torque Converter Overstressed BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1814Even Gear Input Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP1814No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1814No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP18144-Wheel Drive Mode Select Short Circuit To Battery BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1814No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1814Clutch shift multi SOL.2 circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP1814Torque Converter Overstressed BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1814Belt slip BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1814No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1814Clutch shift multi SOL.2 circuit BrandPowertrain
SaabP1814Convertitore Coppia usurato BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1814Even Input Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1814Idle SW Input malfunction BrandPowertrain
TataP1814No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1814Pressure Control Valve 1 (N215): Open/Short to Ground BrandPowertrain

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 P1814 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP181400DFC_AirCtlAirSlwRespNeg _C: Slow Response for air mass for positive gradient BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP181400CAN: ECU message not received BrandPowertrain

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