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PowertrainP3003

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Relay for low-output preheating of coolant (J359): short to plus; Short to plus

16 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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 cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes 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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP3003Relay for Low-Output Preheating of Coolant (J359): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
DaewooP3003Engine coolant heater relay 1, low output BrandPowertrain
DFXKP3003Relay for Low-Output Preheating of Coolant (J359): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP3003A/C-afsluitklep BrandPowertrain
GeelyP3003Relay for Low-Output Preheating of Coolant (J359): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP3003Engine coolant heater relay 1, low output BrandPowertrain
HoldenP3003Hybrid/EV Battery DC Charging Positive Voltage Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP3003No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP3003Driveline Disconnect Actuator Motion/Position Sensor Signal Circuit BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP3003Rail pressure too low BrandPowertrain
OpelP3003Engine coolant heater relay 1, low output BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP3003No description available Powertrain
ProtonP3003Rail pressure too low BrandPowertrain
SaabP3003Engine coolant heater relay 1, low output BrandPowertrain
TataP3003No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP3003Relay for low-output preheating of coolant (J359): short to plus; Short to plus 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 P3003 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP300300No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP300300System voltage out of range BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP300308Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module. Missing Message BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP30036DNo description available Powertrain
SprinterP30036DNo description available Powertrain

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