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PowertrainP003E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Lost communication with offset instrument panel and odometer warning light unit

21 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 · 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP003ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP003E'A' Nockenwellenprofilaktor 'A' Steuerleistung/hängt aus Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HondaP003ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP003ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP003EIntake (A) camshaft profile control performance or stuck off - Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP003EOil control valve stuck OFF BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP003ENo description available Powertrain
ProtonP003EOil control valve stuck OFF BrandPowertrain
SaabP003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P003E'A' Camshaft Profile Control Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP003ELost communication with offset instrument panel and odometer warning light unit 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P003E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP003E00Solenoid 1 'Intake' (cylinder bank 2) for CAMTRONIC has a malfunction or is jammed in the OFF position. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP003E07Solenoid 1 'Intake' (cylinder bank 2) for CAMTRONIC has a malfunction or is jammed in the OFF position. There is a mechanical fault. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP003E09Solenoid 1 'Intake' (cylinder bank 2) for CAMTRONIC has a malfunction or is jammed in the OFF position. There is a component fault. BrandPowertrain

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