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PowertrainP2779

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pulse switch S2

23 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

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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2779No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2779Pulse switch S2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2779Alennuskytkimen piirin alue/toiminta BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2779Downshift Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2779No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2779Downshift circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2779No description available Powertrain
SaabP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP2779Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2779Pulse switch S2 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2779SAE: Downshift Switch Circuit: 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2779 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP277900Die Lenkradtaste 'Gangschaltung MINUS' hat Funktionsstörung BrandPowertrain

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