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PowertrainP1D56

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

ESD hold circuit

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
BYDP1D56Power network AC voltage frequency abnormal BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1D56No description available Powertrain
EOBDP1D56ESD hold-krets BrandPowertrain
GMP1D56No description available Powertrain
HoldenP1D5614V Power Module Overtemperature BrandPowertrain
HondaP1D56No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1D56No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1D56Internal Control Module CPU Undervoltage Error BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1D56Battery charger ROM error BrandPowertrain
OpelP1D56No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1D56No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1D56Battery charger ROM error BrandPowertrain
SaabP1D56No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P1D56DCDC: PCB Temperature over limit BrandPowertrain
TataP1D56No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1D56ESD hold circuit 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1D56 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1D5600No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP1D5601Crash Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) sensing circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP1D5602Crash Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) sensing circuit open or short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain

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