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PowertrainP3017

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Hybrid/EV battery DC charging positive contactor control circuit high voltage

21 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 the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP3017Valve for Exhaust Flap 1 (N321): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
DaewooP3017No description available Powertrain
DFXKP3017Valve for Exhaust Flap 1 (N321): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP3017Uitlaatklep 1 BrandPowertrain
FordP3017No description available Powertrain
GeelyP3017Valve for Exhaust Flap 1 (N321): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP3017No description available Powertrain
HoldenP3017Hybrid/EV Battery DC Charging Positive Contactor Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP3017No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP3017No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP3017No description available Powertrain
MazdaP3017No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP3017Each Cell VOLT. difference BrandPowertrain
OpelP3017No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP3017No description available Powertrain
ProtonP3017Each Cell VOLT. difference BrandPowertrain
SaabP3017No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P3017Engine Misfire Detection System whilst Rough Road Detection Disabled BrandPowertrain
TataP3017Downstream Leak Detection BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP3017Hybrid/EV battery DC charging positive contactor control circuit high voltage BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP3017Valve for exhaust flap 1 (N321): short to plus; Open 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.

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