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PowertrainP004A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Lost communication with high frequency receiving ECU (PLIP - Parallel Line IP for Japan 315 MHz)

28 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP004ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
BYDP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP004ATurbolader/kompressor ladetryk kontrol 'B' kreds/åben BrandPowertrain
FordP004ANo description available Powertrain
GeelyP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
GMP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP004ATurbocharger 1 Wastegate Solenoid Valve Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP004ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP004ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP004ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP004ATurbo/supercharger boost control solenoid B circuit/open BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP004ANo description available Powertrain
OpelP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP004ANo description available Powertrain
PorscheP004Ais a fault of the component 'Valve for boost pressure control, bank 2/charger 2' BrandPowertrain
ProtonP004ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P004ATurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP004ALost communication with high frequency receiving ECU (PLIP - Parallel Line IP for Japan 315 MHz) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP004ABoost pressure control valve/solenoid (bank 2): open circuit; Mechanical failure 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.

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