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PowertrainP2558

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant level sensor/switch circuit low

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 CVP2558No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2558Kylvätskenivågivare/omkopplarkrets låg BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2558No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP2558No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP2558No description available Powertrain
SaabP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2558Engine coolant level sensor/switch circuit low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2558SAE: Engine Coolant Level Sensor Switch Circuit: Low 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 P2558 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP255800E/E Cooling level sensor under voltage BrandPowertrain

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