PowertrainP190B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Coolant pump for intercooler: temperature shut-off; Mechanical failure

16 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 16

Brand	Code	Description	System
Chery	P190B	Motor controller Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) overcurrent Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
DFFS	P190B	Shift lever 3 sensor output is too low Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P190B	Temperature too high fault: level 2 Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P190B	Gear box unintended gear engage Brand	Powertrain
GM	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Great Wall	P190B	Variable Valve Lift (VVL) control motor slow response Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P190B	Drive Motor Inverter Phase V Temperature Erratic Brand	Powertrain
Isuzu	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Opel	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Suzuki	P190B	Gear Box Unintended Gear Engage Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P190B	No description available	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P190B	Coolant pump for intercooler: temperature shut-off; Mechanical failure 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P190B and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P190B00	DKL50 error - low voltage level Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P190B00	DKL50 error - low voltage level Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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