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PowertrainP001E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2

19 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP001ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP001E'A'-kamaxelprofilaktuator 'A'-styrkrets låg bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HondaP001ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP001ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP001ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP001E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Low Bank 2 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P001E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP001E00The output for solenoid 1 'Intake' (cylinder bank 2) for CAMTRONIC has a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP001E11The output for solenoid 1 'Intake' (cylinder bank 2) for CAMTRONIC has a short circuit to ground. There is a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain

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