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PowertrainP20BC

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Heater A Control Circuit High

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 CVP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
BYDP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
DFFSP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20BCReduktantvarmer 'A' styringskrets, høy BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20BCReductant Heater 1 Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP20BCReductant Suction Line Heater Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
OpelP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20BCReductant Heater A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SaabP20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20BCReductant Heater 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP20BCReductant heater 'A' control circuit high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP20BCControl circuit for reductant heating 1: short to plus; Lower limit exceeded 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 P20BC and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP20BC00AdBlue/DEF heater supply power high BrandPowertrain

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