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PowertrainP2798

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Electromagnetic oil pump (EMOP) control circuit short to ground

25 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 oil pressure or oil level. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes.

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

Stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it has been checked. Low oil pressure or a low oil level can destroy the engine within minutes.

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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2798No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2798EMOP GND short BrandPowertrain
BYDP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP2798Output pulley shaft pressure control abnormal BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2798EMOP control circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2798Elektrisk/ekstra girkassevæskepumpe 'A' styringskrets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP2798No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2798No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2798Auxiliary transmission fluid pump control - circuit low BrandPowertrain
NissanP2798No description available Powertrain
OpelP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2798No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2798No description available Powertrain
SaabP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP2798Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2798Electromagnetic oil pump (EMOP) control circuit short to ground 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.

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