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PowertrainP20A4

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20A4No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20A4No description available Powertrain
BYDP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20A4Reductant purge control valve 'A' stuck open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
GMP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20A4No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP20A4No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP20A4Reductant purge control valve - stuck open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20A4No description available Powertrain
SaabP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP20A4Reductant Purge Control Valve Stuck Open 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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