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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P1438 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainClimate_controlOBD2
Brand pages:FordHondaLexusVAG

Ford

1 interpretation
P1438
A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Ford · climate_control Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the A/C Evaporator Air Temperature signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1438
Motor driver module - overheating Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Motor driver module temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • motor power inverter module fan
  • motor power inverter module fan duct line
  • voltage converter module
  • motor power inverter module

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1438
HC catalytic converter, variable valve - circuit low Lexus · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the HC catalytic converter, variable valve circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • Vacuum switching valve (VSV)
  • wiring
  • ECM

VAG

2 interpretations
P1438
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve/solenoid, Bank 2 - open circuit/short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve/solenoid, Bank 2 circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to ground
  • EGR valve/solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1438
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve/ solenoid, open circuit/short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve/ solenoid circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to ground
  • EGR valve/solenoid
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1438

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

438

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1438

What does P1438 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module judged the A/C Evaporator Air Temperature signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1438 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1438 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Honda, Lexus, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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