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PowertrainP20B2

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open

26 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
BYDP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
DFFSP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20B2Reductant heater coolant control valve performance/stuck open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20B2Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Heater Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP20B2Reductant heater coolant control valve - circuit performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
SaabP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
SmartP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
SprinterP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance/Stuck Open SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP20B2Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Performance 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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