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PowertrainP20E8

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Pressure Too Low

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20E8Lambda/O2 Sensor. Current Shut (+) Input. Bank 1. Sensor 3. Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
BYDP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
DFFSP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP20E8Reductant pressure too low BrandPowertrain
FordP20E8and P20E9 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
GMP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP20E8Reductant Low Pressure BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
OpelP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
TataP20E8Reductant Pressure Too Low SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP20E8Reductant pressure too low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP20E8Reductant: pressure too low; Open circuit 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 P20E8 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP20E800AdBlue/DEF supply pump pressure low BrandPowertrain
VolvoP20E826No description available Powertrain
VolvoP20E89CNo description available Powertrain

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