PowertrainP00A3

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2)

26 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · 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

Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
Vacuum or intake air leak
Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty oxygen sensor
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 26

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
DFFS	P00A3	Clutch released when parking Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P00A3	Ciorcad ard teimhseoir aer luchtaithe, bainc 2 Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
GM	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Honda	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P00A3	Charge air cooler temperature sensor - Circuit high - Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Saab	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Tata	P00A3	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2) SAE	Powertrain
Toyota	P00A3	Clutch released when parking Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P00A3	Temperature sensor for intercooler (bank 2): short to plus; Open or short to ground Brand	Powertrain

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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