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PowertrainP003A

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger/supercharger boost control 'A' position exceeded learning limit

29 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Supercharger: an engine-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP003ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
BYDP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
CheryP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP003ANo description available Powertrain
DFFSP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP003AKawalan tekanan 'A' pengecas turbo/supercharger melebihi had pembelajaran BrandPowertrain
FordP003ANo description available Powertrain
GeelyP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
GMP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP003ATurbocharger Vane Position Not Learned BrandPowertrain
HondaP003ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP003ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP003ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP003ANo description available Powertrain
MazdaP003ANo description available Powertrain
OpelP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP003ANo description available Powertrain
PorscheP003ANo description available Powertrain
ProtonP003ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP003ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control 'A' Position Exceeded Learning Limit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P003ASelf-Learning Error of DC-Motor for EWG BrandPowertrain
SubaruP003ANo description available Powertrain
TataP003ANo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP003ATurbocharger/supercharger boost control 'A' position exceeded learning limit 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 P003A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP003A00Electronic Wastegate (EWG) position learning out of range BrandPowertrain
VolvoP003A85That is to say DTC ECM BrandPowertrain

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