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PowertrainP2556

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant level sensor/switch circuit

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 engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2556No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2556KylvÀtskenivÄgivare/omkopplarkrets BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2556No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2556No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2556No description available Powertrain
SaabP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
TataP2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2556Engine coolant level sensor/switch circuit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2556No description available 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 P2556 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP25567BSensor 'Coolant level' has a malfunction. Low Fluid Level BrandPowertrain

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