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PowertrainP20BB

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Heater A Control Circuit Low

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

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20BBInjector Cylinder 5. Incorrect Frequency, Pulse Width Or Period Incorrect BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
BYDP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
DFFSP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20BBReduktantvarmer 'A' styringskrets, lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20BBReductant Heater 1 Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP20BBReductant Suction Line Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
OpelP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20BBReductant Heater A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20BBReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP20BBReductant heater 'A' control circuit low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP20BBControl circuit for reductant heating 1: short to GND; 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P20BB and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP20BB00AdBlue/DEF heater supply power low BrandPowertrain

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