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PowertrainP20BF

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant heater 'B' control circuit low

27 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20BFNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20BFNo description available Powertrain
BYDP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20BFNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20BFReduktantvarmer 'B' styringskrets, lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20BFReductant Heater 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20BFNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP20BFNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP20BFNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP20BFReductant Pressure Line Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20BFNo description available Powertrain
SaabP20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20BFReductant Heater 'B' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP20BFNo description available Powertrain
SprinterP20BFNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP20BFReductant heater 'B' control circuit low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP20BFControl circuit for reductant heating 2: short to GND; Implausible signal 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P20BF and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP20BF01Left O2 sensor before TWC: short circuit to positive / resistance of sensor heater too low BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP20BF02Left O2 sensor before TWC: short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP20BF04Left O2 sensor before TWC: open circuit in sensor heater line BrandPowertrain

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