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PowertrainP1829

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/Short to Ground

21 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1829Vehicle speed not 0 BrandPowertrain
CheryP1829Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open or Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1829Pressure Contr.Solenoid 4 Open/Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1829Start lock BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1829Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open or Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1829Kunci awal BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1829Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open or Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
GMP1829Pressure Contr.Solenoid 4 Open/Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1829Shift Fork 6-R Position Sensor BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1829No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1829Transfer case counter clockwise shift relay coil - open circuit BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1829No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1829Shift fork POS. sensor2 plausible BrandPowertrain
OpelP1829Pressure Contr.Solenoid 4 Open/Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1829No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1829Shift fork POS. sensor2 plausible BrandPowertrain
SaabP1829Pressure Contr.Solenoid 4 Open/Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1829Shiftfork 6/R Position Sensor Signal out of Range BrandPowertrain
TataP1829No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1829Start lock BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1829Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1829 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP182900No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP182900This function discharges air from the oil when DTC or P183600 occurs BrandPowertrain
SprinterP182900No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP182900CAN: ICM message not received BrandPowertrain

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