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P137800Pre-ignition Detected
Manufacturer communications
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LEXUS
TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t and 2016 ? 2017 model year GS 200t, IS 200t, and RC 200t vehicles equipped with an 8AR-FTS engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P137800 (Pre-ignition Detected) followed by a ?Reduced Engine Power Visit Your Dealer? message on the Multi-Informational D…
FORD
FORD: SOME VEHICLES WITH DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE NO STARTS, HARD STARTS OR ROUGH RUNNING WHEN COLD AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0611, P1378 AND/OR ALL 8 INJECTOR CIRCUIT CODES. *PE
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33A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
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