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PowertrainP20B5

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant metering unit heater control circuit/open

21 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20B5No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20B5No description available Powertrain
BYDP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20B5Reductant metering unit heater control circuit/open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20B5No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP20B5No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP20B5Reductant metering unit heater control - circuit open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20B5No description available Powertrain
SaabP20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20B5Reductant Metering Unit Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP20B5Reductant metering unit heater control circuit/open BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP20B5Output stage for reductant heater: open circuit; Mechanical failure 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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