The control module detected that the Mechanical or hydraulic fault on the engine brake function in the first sequential mode was not coherent with related operating data. Documented for the AM6/AT6 automatic gearbox ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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P1838 PSA - Mechanical or hydraulic fault on the engine brake function in the first sequential mode : Coherence
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1838
What P1838 means
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How to read P1838
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1838
What does P1838 mean?
Mechanical or hydraulic fault on the engine brake function in the first sequential mode : Coherence. The control module detected that the Mechanical or hydraulic fault on the engine brake function in the first sequential mode was not coherent with related operating data. Documented for the AM6/AT6 automatic gearbox ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Is P1838 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1838 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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