PowertrainP190A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Coolant pump for intercooler: electrical malfunction; No signal/communication

15 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

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 15

Brand	Code	Description	System
Chery	P190A	motor controller IGBT over temperature Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
DFFS	P190A	Shift lever 3 sensor output is too high Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P190A	Temperature too high fault: level 1 Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P190A	Girkassegir låst Brand	Powertrain
GM	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P190A	Drive Motor Inverter Phase U Temperature Erratic Brand	Powertrain
Isuzu	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Opel	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Suzuki	P190A	Gear Box Shift Locked Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P190A	No description available	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P190A	Coolant pump for intercooler: electrical malfunction; No signal/communication 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.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P190A and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P190A00	DKL50 error - high voltage level Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P190A00	DKL50 error - high voltage level Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P190A00	Charge air cooling pump - electrical fault Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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