OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2512 Event Data Recorder Request Circuit/Open
The Event Data Recorder (EDR / black box) request line — used by the ECM or restraint module to trigger the EDR to capture pre-crash data — is open. The ECM cannot trigger an event capture, so any subsequent crash event would not be recorded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P2512?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen request wire or unplugged module
- PossibleFailed input stage in the EDR
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Event Data Recorder, Request Wire
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.