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PowertrainP2559

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant level sensor/switch circuit high

21 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2559A/C System (Air Conditioning). Coolant Pressure Sensor. Control Module B. High Signal BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2559Kylvätskenivågivare/omkopplarkrets hög BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2559No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2559No description available Powertrain
SaabP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
TataP2559Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2559Engine coolant level sensor/switch circuit high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2559SAE: Engine Coolant Level Sensor Switch Circuit: 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 P2559 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP255900E/E Cooling level sensor over voltage BrandPowertrain

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