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PowertrainP1912

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure sensor for brake boost (G294): short to plus; Open or short to ground

18 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

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 braking system may be affected. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal, the car pulls when braking, or a brake warning light is on, stop safely.

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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1912Reverse Lamp Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1912No description available Powertrain
CheryP1912Motor Controller Bus Current Sensor Fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1912VFS C Pressure Output Failed Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1912Discharging overcurrent fault: level 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1912Bromsservotryckgivare BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1912Brake vacuum sensor voltage signal over upper limit BrandPowertrain
GMP1912VFS C Pressure Output Failed Low BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1912No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1912Reverse Lamp Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1912No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1912No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1912Drucksensor Bremskraftverstärker: oberer Grenzwert überschritten BrandPowertrain
SaabP1912VFS C Pressure Output Failed Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP1912No description available Powertrain
SprinterP1912No description available Powertrain
TataP1912No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1912Pressure sensor for brake boost (G294): short to plus; Open or 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 12

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1912 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP191200Short circuit to ground on Out2 error for H-bridge BrandPowertrain
SprinterP191200Short circuit to ground on Out2 error for H-bridge BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191200Abnormal tip switch circuit BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191201Lever tiptronic short to battery BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191202Lever tiptronic short to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191203Lever tiptronic signal invalid BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191204Wheel tiptronic short to battery BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191205Wheel tiptronic short to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191206Wheel tiptronic signal invalid BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191207Tiptronic mode switch fault BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191221Tiptronic Lever Switch Circuit Fault BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP191222Tiptronic Wheel Switch Circuit Fault BrandPowertrain

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