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PowertrainP1E21

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit High Voltage

12 brands affected · Description from GM 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooP1E21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1E21Litar sensor suhu bateri (1) BrandPowertrain
GMP1E21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1E21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP1E21No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1E21No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1E21Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Motor Self-Learning (Limp Home Position) Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1E21BATT.TEMP sensor circuit(1) BrandPowertrain
OpelP1E21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1E21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1E21BATT.TEMP sensor circuit(1) BrandPowertrain
SaabP1E21No 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1E21 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1E2111Sensor B 'Output voltage of on-board charger' has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1E2112Sensor B 'Output voltage of on-board charger' has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to positive BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1E2192Sensor B 'Output voltage of on-board charger' has a malfunction. The function or the instruction is faulty. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1E21A2Sensor B 'Output voltage of on-board charger' has a malfunction. The system voltage is too low. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1E21A3Sensor B 'Output voltage of on-board charger' has a malfunction. The system voltage is too high. BrandPowertrain

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