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PowertrainP281D

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low

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

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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP281DNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP281DDrukregelventiel 'H' regelcircuit laag BrandPowertrain
GeelyP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP281DTransmission Control Solenoid Valve 8 Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP281DNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP281DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP281DPressure Control Solenoid 'H' Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
NissanP281DNo description available Powertrain
OpelP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP281DNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP281DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P281DSolenoid 8 Short to Ground Test Status BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP281DPressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low 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 P281D and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP281D00Inplausible high current valve AD BrandPowertrain

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