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PowertrainP2420

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Short circuit to positive

28 brands affected · Description from BMW 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2420No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BMWP2420Short circuit to positive BrandPowertrain
BYDP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2420EVAP-systemets bryterventil-styrekrets høy BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2420Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Leak Detection Pump Switching Valve Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP2420No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2420No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2420P2418_P2419_ _Present BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP2420Fuel Tank Isolation Valve Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2420EVAP. sealing valve control high BrandPowertrain
OpelP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2420No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2420EVAP. sealing valve control high BrandPowertrain
SaabP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
SubaruP2420Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit High BrandPowertrain
TataP2420Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2420The control circuit voltage of the oil and gas isolation valve in the evaporation system is high 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 P2420 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP242000Das Absperrventil der Kraftstoffverdunstungsanlage hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. BrandPowertrain

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