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PowertrainP1900

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery Voltage Reduction

31 brands affected · Description from Ford 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 the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1900No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1900No description available Powertrain
BYDP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
CheryP1900Motor overspeed BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1900Cooling Fan BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1900Overtemperature BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1900Insulation fault: level 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1900Cooling fan BrandPowertrain
FordP1900Battery Voltage Reduction BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
GMP1900No description available Powertrain
Great WallP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1900No description available Powertrain
HondaP1900No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1900No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1900No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1900Output shaft speed sensor - circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1900No description available Powertrain
MazdaP1900Battery Voltage Reduction BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
NissanP1900Cooling fan BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1900No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1900No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1900TCU fail BrandPowertrain
SaabP1900Cooling Fan BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1900LIN Communication checksum Error With master node BrandPowertrain
SmartP1900No description available Powertrain
SprinterP1900No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1900Clutch Position Sensor 'A/B' Correlation 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 P1900 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP190000Sensitivity drift max error for EGR High Flow BrandPowertrain
SprinterP190000Sensitivity drift max error for EGR High Flow BrandPowertrain

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