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P1829 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Ford

1 interpretation
P1829
Transmission Transfer Case Counter Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Open Circuit Ford · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Transmission Transfer Case Counter Clockwise Shift Relay Coil circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1829
Clutch Torque Tolerance Upper Limit Hyundai · transmission Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Clutch Torque Tolerance value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1829
Shift Fork Position Sensor 2 System Poor Performance Mitsubishi · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Shift Fork Position Sensor 2 System Poor behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

PSA

1 interpretation
P1829
Fault on the starting inhibiting control output (Start-lock) : Short circuit to earth oropen circuit PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fault on the starting inhibiting control output (Start-lock) circuit. Documented for the AM6/AT6 automatic gearbox ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot AM6/AT6 automatic gearbox ECU

VAG

1 interpretation
P1829
Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/Short to Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 84%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/ circuit. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18237. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218) Open/Short to Ground
  • Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218)
  • Check Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218)
  • Check Measuring Blocks
Applies to Volkswagen VW DSG DQ250 (02E) mechatronic

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How to read P1829

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

829

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1829

What does P1829 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Transmission Transfer Case Counter Clockwise Shift Relay Coil circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1829 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1829 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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