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PowertrainP00A1

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Automatic transmission electronic control failure

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP00A1No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP00A1No description available Powertrain
DFFSP00A1Automatic transmission electronic control failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP00A1Ladeluftkjøler-temperatursensor kretsområde/ytelse bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP00A1No description available Powertrain
HondaP00A1No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP00A1No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP00A1No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
OpelP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP00A1No description available Powertrain
SaabP00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P00A1Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP00A1Automatic transmission electronic control 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P00A1 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP00A10DThe power supply is too low. BrandPowertrain

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