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PowertrainP1AEA

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive motor 2 control module Hybrid/EV battery voltage sense circuit low voltage

13 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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 electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP1AEALow temperature water pump low level fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1AEADrive Motor 2 Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1AEADevre kesme BrandPowertrain
GMP1AEADrive Motor 2 Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1AEAControl Module Internal Checksum Error BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1AEANo description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1AEAOBC CAN comm. fail/Not equipped BrandPowertrain
OpelP1AEADrive Motor 2 Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1AEANo description available Powertrain
ProtonP1AEAOBC CAN comm. fail/Not equipped BrandPowertrain
SaabP1AEANo description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P1AEAROM Checksum Faultfor Area 3 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1AEADrive motor 2 control module Hybrid/EV battery voltage sense circuit low voltage 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.

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