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PowertrainP2159

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance

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 CVP2159Continuous Brake Or Retarder Disconnection Relay.Abnormal Speed (Chatter) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2159Ajaminopeusanturi 'B' -piirin toiminta-alue/teho BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2159Electronic Brake Control Module - Right Front Wheel Speed Signal BrandPowertrain
HondaP2159No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2159No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2159No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2159Vehicle speed sensor B - range/performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2159No description available Powertrain
OpelP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2159No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2159No description available Powertrain
SaabP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2159Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2159Vehicle speed sensor 2: implausible signal; No signal/communication 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 P2159 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP215900Vehicle speed implausible due to Fuel Cut Off Check BrandPowertrain

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