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PowertrainP228C

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low

25 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

  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?

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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP228CHybrid Battery. Heater Control Circuit Of The Engine Coolant. Control Module A. Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP228CNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP228CRegulator tlaka goriva 'A' je presegel kontrolne meje - tlak prenizek BrandPowertrain
GeelyP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
GMP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP228CFuel Pressure Regulator Control Performance - Low Pressure BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP228CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP228CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP228CNo description available Powertrain
OpelP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP228CNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP228CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
TataP228CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP228CFuel Pressure Regulator 1 Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP228CFuel metering valve 1 control difference: pressure too low; Short to plus 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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