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PowertrainP001C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Lost communication with ABS or electronic stability program ECU/EHB

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP001CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
BYDP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP001CNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP001C'A'-kamaxelprofilaktuator 'A'-styrkrets hög bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP001CNo description available Powertrain
HondaP001CNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP001CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
OpelP001CA' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP001CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P001C'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/High Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP001CLost communication with ABS or electronic stability program ECU/EHB BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P001C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP001C12Der Ausgang für Stellmagnet 1 der CAMTRONIC hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandPowertrain

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