PowertrainP228A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown

22 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

Safety: This code relates to fuel pressure or a fuel leak, which carries a stall or fire risk.

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

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

Do not drive if you smell fuel. Have the fuel system checked before driving further: a fuel leak or loss of pressure can cause a fire or make the engine stall.

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 22

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P228A	No description available	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P228A	No description available	Powertrain
DFFS	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P228A	Brændstoftryksregulator 'A' - tvunget motorstop Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
GM	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P228A	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P228A	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P228A	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P228A	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 - Forced Engine Shutdown Brand	Powertrain

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.

5Related codes

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