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PowertrainP2312

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Vacuum pump overheating

31 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 overheating, smoke or a possible fire risk. This code relates to the braking system or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

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

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2312No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2312No description available Powertrain
BYDP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2312Vacuum pump overheating BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2312Tändspole 'E' primärstyrkrets låg BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2312Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2312No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2312No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2312Ignition coil E primary control - circuit low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP2312No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP2312No description available Powertrain
OpelP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2312No description available Powertrain
PorscheP2312No description available Powertrain
SaabP2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP2312No description available Powertrain
SprinterP2312No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP2312No description available Powertrain
TataP2312Ignition Coil 5 Circuit Primary Low Current BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2312Vacuum pump overheating BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2312Control circuit for ignition coil 5: short to GND; Implausible signal 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 P2312 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP231200CAN: faulty ECU communication BrandPowertrain

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