PowertrainP2312
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Vacuum pump overheating
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
- Sensor or actuator fault
- Wiring or connector fault
- Vacuum or intake leak
- Fuel or ignition problem
- Control module fault
3Can I drive?
Stop safely and switch the engine off if the car is overheating, smoking or smells of burning, and have it recovered. Do not keep driving.
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 31
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BYD | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P2312 | Vacuum pump overheating Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P2312 | Tändspole 'E' primärstyrkrets låg Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P2312 | Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit Low Voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P2312 | Ignition coil E primary control - circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Opel | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P2312 | Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P2312 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Tata | P2312 | Ignition Coil 5 Circuit Primary Low Current Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P2312 | Vacuum pump overheating Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P2312 | Control circuit for ignition coil 5: short to GND; Implausible signal 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.
5Extended variant codes 1
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2312 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | P231200 | CAN: faulty ECU communication Brand | Powertrain |
6Related codes
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