PowertrainP1913

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

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

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

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

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

Brand	Code	Description	System
BAIC Motor	P1913	Brake vacuum pressure sensor signal voltage too low Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P1913	Motor controller phase current sensor fault Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P1913	Pressure Switch A Circuit Malfunction Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P1913	Discharging overcurrent fault: level 2 Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1913	Gear jump Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P1913	Brake vacuum sensor voltage signal under lower limit Brand	Powertrain
GM	P1913	Pressure Switch A Circuit Malfunction Brand	Powertrain
Isuzu	P1913	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P1913	Sensor Ground Reference A Circuit/Open Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P1913	No description available	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1913	Gear jump Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1913	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P1913	Drucksensor Bremskraftverstürker: unterer Grenzwert unterschritten Brand	Powertrain
Proton	P1913	Gear jump Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P1913	Pressure Switch A Circuit Malfunction Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P1913	No description available	Powertrain
Tata	P1913	No description available	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P1913	Pressure sensor for brake boost (G294): short to ground; Open circuit 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 P1913 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P191300	Short circuit over load error for H-bridge Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P191300	Short circuit over load error for H-bridge Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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