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PowertrainP2790

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Gate select direction circuit

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 CVP2790No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2790No description available Powertrain
BYDP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2790Girvalg retningskrets BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2790No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2790Gate select direction circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2790No description available Powertrain
SaabP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
SmartP2790No description available Powertrain
TataP2790Gate Select Direction Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2790Gate select direction circuit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2790SAE: Gate Select Direction Circuit 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.

5Related codes

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