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PowertrainP20C1

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
BYDP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
DFFSP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20C1Reduktantvarmer 'C' styringskrets/åpen BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20C1Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP20C1Reductant heater C control - circuit open BrandPowertrain
OpelP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
SaabP20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20C1Reductant Heater 'C' Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
SmartP20C1Reductant Heater C Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP20C1Reductant heater 'C' control circuit/open 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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