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PowertrainP1914

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure Sensor for Brake Boost (G294): Implausible Signal

15 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP1914Motor resolver fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1914Manually Shifted Automatic (MSA) Sw Circuit Malf BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1914Brake Vacuum Chamber Leakage BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1914Växelläge krets B BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1914Brake vacuum chamber pressure out of limitation BrandPowertrain
GMP1914Manually Shifted Automatic (MSA) Sw Circuit Malf BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1914Variable Valve Lift (VVL) control motor driver stage circuit short to power BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1914No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1914Sensor Ground Reference A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1914No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1914No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1914Drucksensor Bremskraftverstürker: Signalfehler BrandPowertrain
SaabP1914Manually Shifted Automatic (MSA) Sw Circuit Malf BrandPowertrain
TataP1914No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1914Pressure Sensor for Brake Boost (G294): Implausible Signal 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1914 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP191400Temperature dependent over current error for H-bridge BrandPowertrain
SprinterP191400Temperature dependent over current error for H-bridge BrandPowertrain

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