garajizOBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1461
Evaporative System Vacuum Test Malfunction
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P1461 mean?
P1461 is defined as “Evaporative System Vacuum Test Malfunction”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: A/C pressure sensor circuit voltage low
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
- Volkswagen: Exhaust Gas Temperature Control Bank 1 Range Performance
- BMW: Heated Catalyst Gate Voltage Signal Low
Related codes
- P1462Evap Emission Control Sys Leak Detected (Gross Leak/No Flow)
- P145CEvaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge system incorrect flow
- P1459EVAP Purge Flow Switch Malfunction
- P1456Evap Emission Control Sys Vent Control Valve Circuit
- P1454Evaporative Check Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
- P1451Evaporative Vac Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
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