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PowertrainP20BD

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant heater 'B' control circuit/open

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20BDCam Sensor Disturbed Signal Error BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20BDNo description available Powertrain
BYDP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20BDNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20BDReduktantvarmer 'B' styringskrets/åpen BrandPowertrain
FordP20BDNo description available Powertrain
GeelyP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20BDReductant Heater 2 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20BDNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP20BDNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP20BDReductant heater B control - circuit open BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP20BDReductant Pressure Line Heater Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
OpelP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20BDNo description available Powertrain
SaabP20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20BDReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP20BDReductant heater 'B' control circuit/open BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP20BDControl circuit for reductant heating 2: open circuit; Short to plus 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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