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PowertrainP1B15

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Motor water pump relay short circuit to ground

16 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

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
BYDP1B15Motor lacking B phase BrandPowertrain
CheryP1B15Insulation fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1B15No description available Powertrain
DFFSP1B15Motor water pump relay short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1B15Drivbatteri BrandPowertrain
GMP1B15No description available Powertrain
HoldenP1B15Regenerative Braking Torque Request Signal Message Counter Incorrect BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP1B15No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1B15EV-ECU fail 2 BrandPowertrain
OpelP1B15No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1B15No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1B15EV-ECU fail 2 BrandPowertrain
SaabP1B15No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P1B15Cooling fan overtemperature BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1B15Battery Control Module Nonvolatile Memory Data Inconsistency Error BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1B15Motor water pump relay short circuit 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.

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