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P1389 Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations)

4 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:ChryslerFordVAG

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1389
Engine control relay Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control relay circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • engine control relay

Ford

1 interpretation
P1389
Glow Plug Circuit High Side Low Input Ford · ignition Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the signal in the Glow Plug circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1389
Engine control module (ECM) 2 - defective VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the Engine control module (ECM) 2 as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

ECM

Applies to Audi
P1389
Engine Control Module 2 Defective VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the Engine Control Module 2 as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1389

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

389

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1389

What does P1389 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control relay circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Is P1389 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1389 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler, Ford, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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