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PowertrainP190E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Coolant pump for intercooler: supply voltage; No or incorrect basic setting / adaptation

14 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

  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

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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP190EMotor controller IGBT temperature sensor failure BrandPowertrain
DaewooP190ENo description available Powertrain
DFFSP190EShift current is too large BrandPowertrain
DFXKP190ETemperature difference fault: level 4 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP190ESuhu maksimum pam BrandPowertrain
GMP190ENo description available Powertrain
Great WallP190EVariable Valve Lift (VVL) control motor Hall sensor circuit short to power BrandPowertrain
HoldenP190EDrive Motor 2 Inverter Phase V Temperature Erratic BrandPowertrain
MahindraP190ENo description available Powertrain
OpelP190ENo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP190ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP190ENo description available Powertrain
SuzukiP190EPump Overheating – Component or System Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP190ECoolant pump for intercooler: supply voltage; No or incorrect basic setting / adaptation 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P190E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP190E00Charger - Charge Port Overtemperature BrandPowertrain
PorscheP190E00No description available Powertrain
SprinterP190E00Over temperature error for H-bridge BrandPowertrain

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