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PowertrainP1940

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Powertrain Databus: Missing Message from Control Module for Battery Monitoring

16 brands affected · Description from Chery data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

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

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP1940Powertrain Databus: Missing Message from Control Module for Battery Monitoring BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1940No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1940Powertrain Databus: Missing Message from Control Module for Battery Monitoring BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1940Databus drivverk BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1940Powertrain Databus: Missing Message from Control Module for Battery Monitoring BrandPowertrain
GMP1940No description available Powertrain
Great WallP1940Variable Valve Lift (VVL) mechanism lift implausible BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1940No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1940Gearbox adaptation run errors BrandPowertrain
OpelP1940No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1940No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1940No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1940Gearbox adaptation run errors BrandPowertrain
SaabP1940No description available Powertrain
SmartP1940No description available Powertrain
TataP1940No description available 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 P1940 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP194000Fehlereintrag Hybrid System Fehler 19 BrandPowertrain
SprinterP194000Fehlereintrag Hybrid System Fehler 19 BrandPowertrain

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