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PowertrainP258B

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Vacuum Pump Control Range/Performance

24 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 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

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP258BNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP258BBrake vacuum pump mild leakage BrandPowertrain
BYDP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP258BNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP258BSmall leakage from brake vacuum pump BrandPowertrain
DFXKP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP258BVakuumpumpestyrekrets 'A' område/ytelse BrandPowertrain
GeelyP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP258BVacuum Pump Performance BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP258BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP258BVacuum Pump Control Circuit 'A' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP258BElectric Vacuum Pump Performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP258BNo description available Powertrain
OpelP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP258BNo description available Powertrain
SaabP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP258BVacuum Pump Control Range / Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP258BVacuum Pump Control Range/Performance 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P258B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP258B13The actuation of the vacuum pump of the brake system has a malfunction. There is an open circuit. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP258B19The actuation of the vacuum pump of the brake system has a malfunction. The limit value for current has been exceeded. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP258B1CThe actuation of the vacuum pump of the brake system has a malfunction. The voltage value is outside the permissible range. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP258B92The actuation of the vacuum pump of the brake system has a malfunction. The function or the instruction is faulty. BrandPowertrain
VolvoP258B92This test have to be done before clearing the DTC ECM- ! BrandPowertrain

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