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System Hub 537 Fault Families 7,333 SAE Codes

Powertrain System

What this hub covers

Every fault family whose codes set on the Powertrain module or one of the sensors and actuators it controls. Each entry below is one authored fault family; open it for the diagnostic explanation and the full list of codes it covers.

Fault families in the Powertrain system (537)

Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit · 158 Fuel Injector Circuit · 155 HV Battery Voltage Sense · 131 VVT Actuator Circuit · 129 Shift Solenoid Circuit · 99 HV Battery Temperature Sensor · 88 Ignition Coil Control Circuit · 87 Drive Motor Phase Current Circuit · 86 Glow Plug Heater Circuit · 68 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit · 62 Cylinder Pressure Sensor Circuit · 60 Cylinder Combustion Pressure Performance · 60 Turbo Boost Control Circuit · 59 Injection Timing Performance · 59 HV Battery Cell Balancing · 57 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit · 52 Cylinder Deactivation Intake Valve Circuit · 52 Cylinder Deactivation Exhaust Valve Circuit · 52 Ion Current Sense Circuit · 51 Alternative Fuel Sensor Circuit · 49 Reductant Heater Circuit · 49 O2 Sensor Circuit · 48 Cylinder Fuel Trim Injector Balance · 48 PCM Internal Processor Fault · 48 Aux Coolant Pump Control · 48 O2 Pumping Current Circuit · 47 ECT Sensor Circuit · 44 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Circuit · 43 VVT Timing Performance · 41 Throttle Position Sensor Circuit · 41 Injector Offset Learning Limit · 40 Drive Motor Inverter Temp Sensor · 40 Battery Charger AC Input Circuit · 40 Air Fuel Ratio Imbalance · 40 Fuel Pressure Regulator Circuit · 39 Drive Motor Position Sensor Circuit · 39 Transmission Friction Element Performance · 38 Generator Phase Current Circuit · 38 NOx Sensor Heater Circuit · 38 IAT Sensor Circuit · 35 Hybrid EV Electronics Coolant Circuit · 35 O2 Heater Circuit · 34 Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Control · 34 Turbo Bypass Valve Circuit · 33 Alt Fuel Shutoff Valve Circuit · 32 Shift Fork Position Sensor · 32 HV Battery Pack Cooling Fan · 31 Diesel Intake Air Flow Control · 30 HV Battery Pack Deterioration · 30 HV Battery Pack Voltage Sense · 30 Transmission Stuck Unable To Engage Gear · 29 Motor Electronics Coolant Pump · 29 Trans Fluid Pump Control Module · 29 DC-DC Converter Temperature · 29 Fuel Heater Control Circuit · 29 Intake Air O2 Sensor Circuit · 29 Charging System Positive Contactor · 28 Charging System Negative Contactor · 28 Battery Charger Coupler Lock Status · 28 NOx Sensor Circuit · 28 O2 Sensor Slow Response · 27 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve · 27 Active Grille Shutter Actuator Circuit · 27 Transmission Range Control Circuit · 27 Injection Pump Metering Control · 26 Fuel Fill Door Actuator Circuit · 26 Drive Motor Temperature Sensor · 26 HV Battery Pack Coolant Pump · 26 Reductant Temperature Sensor · 26 Fuel Pump Circuit · 25 Starter Control Circuit · 25 Shift Quality Performance · 25 Gear Lever Position Sensor Circuit · 25 Cruise Control Input Switch Circuit · 24 HV Battery Module Voltage Fault · 24 Cam Phaser Park Lock · 24 DCT Clutch Pressure Performance · 24 Starter Generator Phase Current Circuit · 24 Charge Air Cooler Temp Circuit · 23 HV Battery Pack Coolant Valve · 23 EGR Temp Sensor Circuit · 22 Battery Charger Coupler Temp Sensor · 22 Reductant Valve Circuit Performance · 22 Shift Fork Actuator · 22 Closed Loop Fuel Control Limit · 21 CAC Coolant Pump Circuit · 21 Knock Sensor Circuit · 21 Generator Alternator Circuit · 21 Instrument Output Circuit · 21 Trans Fluid Temp Sensor Circuit · 21 Gate Select Position Circuit · 21 HV Battery Pack Coolant Temp Sensor · 21 Reductant Injection Valve Circuit · 21 DPF Pressure Sensor Circuit · 21 Rocker Arm Actuator Control · 21 Cam Position Sensor Circuit · 20 EGR Control Circuit · 20 Secondary Air Injection System · 20 Battery Charger DC Output Circuit · 20 Drive Motor Inverter Voltage Sensor · 20 IMRC Position Sensor · 20 NOx Sensor Performance · 20 EVAP LDP Circuit · 20 Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor · 20 Cylinder Deactivation Valve Performance · 20 Coolant Thermostat Performance · 19 Transmission Mode Switch Circuit · 19 Trans Fluid Pump Phase Current · 19 Reductant Level Sensor · 19 Turbo Air Path Valve Control · 19 Exhaust Heat Exchanger Bypass Valve · 18 Turbo Boost Sensor Circuit · 18 Catalyst Temp Sensor Circuit · 18 Engine Cooling Fan Circuit · 18 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit · 18 Trans Module Communication Circuit · 18 Gear Shift Position Circuit · 18 Generator Position Sensor Circuit · 18 AC Compressor Phase Current · 18 IMRC Stuck Mechanical · 18 O2 Reference Circuit · 18 Cylinder Injection Pulse Performance · 18 MAP Baro Correlation · 17 Fuel Temp Sensor Circuit · 17 Transmission Park Position Sensor Circuit · 17 DC-DC 14V Power Module Monitoring · 17 Torque Management Request Signal · 17 Diesel Injector Pump Calibration · 17 Engine Coolant Pump Control · 17 Variable Valve Lift Solenoid · 16 Input Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit · 16 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit · 16 Hybrid EV Control Module Comm · 16 HV Battery Pack System Voltage Current · 16 Trans Fluid Pump Supply Hydraulic · 16 AC Compressor Control Module Temp · 16 Aftertreatment Fuel Injector Circuit · 16 Fuel Control System B Lean Rich · 16 DCT Clutch Motor Circuit · 16 Cylinder Injection Pulse Offset Learning · 16 Gear Lever Position Sensor Multichannel · 16 Fuel Rail Pressure Low High · 15 MAF Circuit · 15 Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit · 15 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit · 15 EGR Position Sensor Circuit · 15 EVAP Pressure Sensor Circuit · 15 Intake Air Heater Circuit · 15 Shift Switch Circuit · 15 HV Battery Pack Current Sensor · 15 Generator Inverter Temp Sensor · 15 AC Compressor Voltage Sensor · 15 DC-DC Converter Voltage Sensor · 15 DC-DC Converter Current Sensor · 15 Reductant Pump Control · 15 EGR Auxiliary Valve Circuit · 15 Baro Pressure Sensor Circuit · 15 EGR Cooler Bypass Valve Circuit · 15 Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator · 15 Alt Fuel Vaporizer Temp Sensor · 15 Exhaust Flow Control Valve Position Sensor · 15 BCM Requested MIL · 14 Cold Start Injector Circuit · 14 Crank Position Sensor Circuit · 14 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Circuit · 14 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit · 14 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit · 14 Control Pilot Charging Switch · 14 Misfire Single Cylinder · 13 Glow Plug Control Module Performance · 13 Gear Ratio Incorrect · 13 Four Wheel Drive Switch Circuit · 13 Neutral Position Sensor Circuit · 13 TCM Power Supply Circuit · 13 Clutch Pedal Position Sensor Circuit · 13 Motor Electronics Coolant Temp Sensor · 13 Motor Generator Overtemp Shutdown · 13 Hybrid Powertrain Performance Correlation · 13 Battery Charger Control Circuit · 13 Reductant Injection Air Pressure Sensor · 13 Water In Fuel System · 13 O2 Decel Range Sample Error · 13 Fuel Volume Regulator Circuit · 12 Fuel Trim Lean · 12 Fuel Trim Rich · 12 CAC Bypass Control Circuit · 12 Cylinder Contribution Balance · 12 Catalyst Heater Circuit · 12 EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit · 12 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit · 12 Active Grille Shutter Position Sensor Circuit · 12 HV Battery Isolation Fault · 12 Charge Port Door Request Switch · 12 Electronics Coolant Bypass Valve · 12 Fuel Level Sensor B Circuit · 12 Throttle Actuator Motor Circuit · 12 Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Stop Performance · 12 Cylinder Knock Threshold Exceeded · 12 Camshaft Position Signal Output · 12 EGR Cooler Bypass Position Sensor · 12 Ignition Switch Position Circuit · 12 Coolant Bypass Valve A Position Sensor · 12 Exhaust Flow Control Valve · 12 Alt Fuel Pump Compression Valve · 12 Coolant Heater AB Control Circuit · 12 Battery Charger Module Voltage Performance · 12 Fuel Shutoff Valve Circuit · 11 Turbo Outlet Pressure Sensor Circuit · 11 Cylinder Head Temp Sensor Circuit · 11 Engine Oil Temp Sensor Circuit · 11 EGR Flow Performance · 11 Idle Air Control System · 11 AC Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit · 11 Control Module Internal Temperature · 11 Shift Lock Interlock Circuit · 11 Auto Manual Shift Mode Circuit · 11 Battery Charger 14V Output Circuit · 11 Vacuum Supply Control · 11 NOx Exceedance Inducement · 11 O2 Sensor Signal Correlation · 10 Ambient Air Temp Circuit · 10 Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit · 10 Engine Coolant Heater Circuit · 10 Timing Reference Signal Circuit · 10 Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold · 10 Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit · 10 Cruise Control Servo Actuator Circuit · 10 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Circuit · 10 ECM Power Relay Circuit · 10 Shift Timing Solenoid Circuit · 10 Cvt Hydraulic Sensor Circuit · 10 HV Interlock Service Disconnect · 10 HV Battery Pack Air Temp Sensor · 10 Charge Port Door Position Sensor · 10 Charging System HV Interlock · 10 Proximity Detection Circuit · 10 AC Refrigerant Distribution Valve · 10 IMRC Circuit Wiring · 10 EGR Sensor De Circuit · 10 Air System Pressure Sensor Circuit · 10 PTO Speed Selector Circuit · 10 Turbo Speed Sensor Circuit · 10 Alt Fuel Hydraulic Pressure Sensor · 10 Wastegate Position Sensor Circuit · 10 Engine Cooling Fan Performance · 10 Charging Stop Start Switch Circuit · 10 Alt Fuel Misfire Detected · 10 Stop Start System Circuit · 9 Park Neutral Drive Switch Circuit · 9 Clutch Actuator Control Circuit · 9 Gear Shift Forward Reverse Actuator Circuit · 9 Cvt Hydraulic Pump Circuit · 9 DC-DC Converter Conversion Performance · 9 Drive Motor Coolant Circuit · 9 Reductant Control Module Supply · 9 SCR NOx Catalyst Temperature · 9 Forced Engine Shutdown Request · 9 NH3 Sensor Circuit · 9 Cylinder Intake Valve Lift Performance · 9 DC AC Converter Control Module Circuit · 8 EVAP Small Leak · 8 PCV Heater Circuit · 8 System Voltage Charging Circuit · 8 Driver Mode Select Switch Circuit · 8 Engine Oil Pressure Control Valve Circuit · 8 Clutch Switch Circuit · 8 Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit · 8 Hybrid Electronics Aux Cooling · 8 HV Battery Precharge Contactor · 8 Charge Port Door Unlock Control · 8 HV Battery Pack Coolant Heater · 8 AC Refrigerant Temp Sensor · 8 Catalyst DPF Over Temperature · 8 Reductant System Performance · 8 Reductant Quality Sensor · 8 Throttle Fuel Inhibit Circuit · 8 EGR Cooler Coolant Pump · 8 PM Sensor Circuit · 8 AC Request Circuit · 8 Aftertreatment Glow Plug · 8 Engine Sound Control Circuit · 8 DCT Clutch Pressure Sensor · 8 Turbo Temperature Sensor Circuit · 8 HV Inductive Charger Performance · 8 HV Battery Pack Cell Thickness Sensor · 8 Crank Cam Correlation · 7 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit · 7 Crankcase Ventilation System · 7 Brake Switch Circuit · 7 Reductant Pump Heater Circuit · 7 AC Compressor Control Circuit · 7 Transmission Control System Circuit · 7 Transmission Fluid Level Circuit · 7 TCM Engine Speed Signal Circuit · 7 Hybrid EV Drive Motor Clutch Circuit · 7 DC-DC Converter Status Enable · 7 HV Battery Positive Contactor · 7 HV Battery Negative Contactor · 7 Control Pilot Circuit · 7 Control Pilot Ventilation Switch · 7 Charging System Precharge Contactor · 7 Reductant Pressure Sensor · 7 DPF Regeneration Performance · 7 Oil Level Sensor Circuit · 7 Park Pawl Actuator Circuit · 7 Shift Motor Circuit · 7 HV Battery Contactor Control Supply · 7 MAP Sensor Circuit · 6 CAC Cooling Fan Circuit · 6 Glow Plug Control Module Circuit · 6 EVAP Purge Flow Performance · 6 EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit · 6 Brake Booster Circuit · 6 Throttle Actuator Control Performance · 6 Battery Monitor Module Performance · 6 Active Engine Mount Control · 6 Motor Generator Inverter Performance · 6 Drive Motor Inverter Power Supply · 6 Charge Status Indicator Control · 6 Generator Inverter Power Supply · 6 Throttle Body Stuck · 6 Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Supply Control · 6 EGT Sensor Correlation · 6 O2 Signal Shorted To Heater · 6 Intake Air Leak Restriction · 6 Turbo Air Path Valve Position Sensor · 6 Air System Pump Stuck · 6 PM Sensor Heater Circuit · 6 Aftertreatment Purge Valve · 6 Oil Quality Sensor Circuit · 6 DOR Catalyst Deterioration Sensor · 6 Piston Cooling Oil Jet Control · 6 Alt Fuel Disable Circuit · 6 Supercharger Disconnect Clutch · 6 Voltage Stabilizer Module · 6 DCT Clutch Overheat Adaptive · 6 Shift Motor Position Sensor · 6 O2 Sensor Negative Voltage · 6 AFCM Power Relay Circuit · 6 Clutch Actuator Position Sensor · 6 Engine Cooling Fan Control Module · 6 Fuel Pressure Relief Control · 5 Humidity Sensor Circuit · 5 Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit · 5 EVAP Leak Detection Pump Performance · 5 Transmission Fluid Overtemp Condition · 5 Turbo Overboost Condition · 5 Turbo Underboost Condition · 5 EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit · 5 EVAP Refueling Vapor Valve Circuit · 5 Exhaust Brake Input Circuit · 5 Control Module System Voltage Circuit · 5 AC Evaporator Temp Sensor Circuit · 5 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit · 5 Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor Circuit · 5 Park Brake Sensor Circuit · 5 Exhaust Aftertreatment Power Relay Circuit · 5 Reverse Gear Circuit · 5 Motor Torque Sensor Circuit · 5 Generator Torque Sensor Circuit · 5 Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit · 5 HV Battery Pack Airflow Valve · 5 HV Battery Precharge Discharge Timing · 5 AC Compressor Current Sensor · 5 EVAP Fuel Vapor Temp Sensor · 5 SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency · 5 Throttle System Limp Mode · 5 Throttle Position Sensor G Circuit · 5 Injector Control Pressure Fault · 5 Fuel Cap Sensor Circuit · 5 PM Sensor Temperature Circuit · 5 Reductant Tank Cap Switch · 5 ECM Power Input Signal · 5 Vacuum Reservoir Pressure Sensor · 5 Low Pressure Fuel Sensor Circuit · 5 PTO Sense Circuit · 5 Engine Hood Switch Circuit · 5 Coolant Level Sensor Circuit · 5 DOR Catalyst Temp Sensor · 5 Idle Speed Selector Switch · 5 Fuel Mode Select Switch · 5 Brake Booster Temp Sensor · 5 Engine Coolant Pump Clutch · 5 Kickdown Switch Circuit · 5 Engine Disconnect Clutch Pressure Sensor · 5 MAP Sensor B Circuit · 5 Alt Fuel Hydraulic Valve Control · 5 Alt Fuel Return Line Valve · 5 Turbo Interstage Pressure Sensor · 5 Gear Selection Actuator Position Sensor · 5 Intermediate Shaft Selection Actuator Position Sensor · 5 Drive Motor Excitation Current · 5 Camshaft Slow Response · 4 Air Assisted Injector Circuit · 4 Battery SOC Performance · 4 Misfire Random Multiple · 4 Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit · 4 Cold Start Monitor Performance · 4 Battery Temp Sensor Circuit · 4 Fan Speed Sensor Circuit · 4 PCV Regulator Valve Circuit · 4 Restraint Deployment Signal Circuit · 4 Economy Mode Switch Circuit · 4 Reductant Control Module Temp Sensor Circuit · 4 Transfer Case Control System · 4 Upshift Skip Shift Solenoid Circuit · 4 Traction Control Input Signal Circuit · 4 Cvt Hydraulic Accumulator Solenoid Circuit · 4 Cvt Hydraulic Pressure Unit Performance · 4 Battery Charger Thermal Management · 4 Battery Charger Precharge Discharge Timing · 4 Control Pilot Indicator Control · 4 AC Compressor Speed Relay Control · 4 DPF Efficiency Performance · 4 Throttle Actuator Module Fault · 4 Vehicle Speed Sensor B Circuit · 4 Vehicle Speed Correlation · 4 Throttle Airflow Detected Fault · 4 Turbo Boost Response Slow · 4 Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Position · 4 DPF Soot Accumulation · 4 Air System Switching Valve Stuck · 4 DPF Differential Pressure · 4 DPF Regen Exhaust Temperature · 4 NH3 Sensor Heater Circuit · 4 PTO Enable Switch Circuit · 4 DCT Clutch Motor Position Sensor · 4 Exhaust Backpressure Condition · 4 Diesel Fuel Presence Sensor Circuit · 4 Reductant Pump Position Sensor · 4 Intake Air O2 Sensor Heater Circuit · 4 HV Battery Coolant Level Sensor · 4 HV Battery Precharge Contactor B · 4 Fuel Control System A Lean Rich · 4 Coolant Pump Speed Sensor Circuit · 4 Auxiliary Thermostat Stuck · 4 AC Clutch Control Circuit · 4 Reductant System Leak Flow · 4 Battery Charger Charge Sequence Signal · 4 Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Temp Sensor · 4 Throttle Valve Intake Air Pressure Sensor · 4 Crankcase Temperature Sensor Circuit · 4 Fuel Cooler Pump Circuit · 3 Fuel Delivery Timing Error · 3 Crank Position Variation Learn · 3 Misfire Rough Road Sensor · 3 EVAP Large Leak · 3 Thermostat Heater Control Circuit · 3 Power Steering Control Circuit · 3 Transmission Fluid Condition Deteriorated · 3 HV Battery Power Off Circuit · 3 High Voltage Fuse · 3 Pedestrian Alert Control Module · 3 Battery Charger Coolant Valve · 3 Exhaust Pressure Regulator Vent Solenoid · 3 EVAP Switching Valve Circuit · 3 Control Module Wakeup Circuit · 3 Aftertreatment Component Incorrect · 3 EDR Request Circuit · 3 PTO Shutdown Circuit · 3 Cruise Distance Sensor Circuit · 3 Regeneration Control Switch · 3 PTO Output Control Circuit · 3 Crankshaft Position Signal Output · 3 Throttle Position Output Circuit · 3 Air Cleaner Inlet Control · 3 Coolant Degassing Valve · 3 Unexpected Gear Disengagement · 3 Trans Fluid Cooler Control · 3 Alt Fuel Vaporizer Performance · 3 Alt Fuel Pump Performance · 3 Reductant Freeze Protection Performance · 3 Air System Pump Performance Circuit · 3 BISG Belt Tensioner Control · 3 HV System Voltage Performance · 3 Drive Motor Clutch Engagement · 3 Active Radiator Airflow Module · 3 Fuel Pressure Relief Valve Mechanical · 2 Fuel System Leak Detected · 2 Fuel Trim General · 2 Engine Overheating Condition · 2 Engine Overspeed Condition · 2 EVAP Reference Orifice Performance · 2 Immobilizer Key Circuit · 2 PCV System Restriction · 2 Engine Oil Pressure Low · 2 Serial Communication Link Fault · 2 Fuel Injector Control Module Circuit · 2 Hybrid Engine Start Crank Failure · 2 Drive Motor Position Learning Limit · 2 Battery Charger Fuse · 2 NOx Adsorber Efficiency · 2 Fuel Fired Heater Performance · 2 Throttle Idle Position Not Learned · 2 Alternative Fuel Pressure Leak · 2 EGR System Performance · 2 EGR Cooler Efficiency · 2 EVAP Vent Valve Stuck · 2 HC Adsorption Catalyst Efficiency · 2 DPF Ash Accumulation · 2 DPF Forced Limited Power · 2 EVAP Switching Valve Stuck · 2 Engine Off Timer Performance · 2 Alt Fuel Leak Detection · 2 EGR Cooler Bypass Driver Overcurrent · 2 PM Sensor Processor Performance · 2 Catalyst Heater Control Module · 2 Catalyst PF Feedgas Performance · 2 Alt Fuel Consumption Imbalance · 2 Exhaust Aftertreatment System Leak · 2 Crankcase Ventilation Hose Disconnected · 2 Throttle Actuator Learning Limit · 2 Engine Preignition Detected · 2 AC Compressor Motor Performance · 2 Battery Charger Internal Power Supply · 2 EVAP Vapor Line Restriction · 1 Intake Air Temp Too High · 1 CAC Efficiency Below Threshold · 1 Propulsion System Inactive Timer · 1 Engine Torque Output Performance · 1 Ion Sense System Performance · 1 PTO Control Module Fault · 1 Torque Management Forced Shutdown · 1 Trans Fluid Thermostat Performance · 1 Planetary Gearset Failure · 1 Brake Accel Pedal Incompatible · 1 Reductant Overtemperature Condition · 1 Fuel Supply Heater Performance · 1 Alt Fuel Switchover Control · 1 Starter Generator Mechanical Performance · 1 Fuel Level Sensor Correlation · 1 AC Refrigerant Pressure Correlation · 1 HV Battery Pack Heater Performance · 1 Hybrid Battery Coolant Leak · 1 EVAP Purge Pump Performance · 1 Battery Charging Mode Switch Stuck · 1 Camshaft Position Control Module Performance · 1

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