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PowertrainP00A5

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake signal (switch/CAN) fault

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

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

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

The braking system may be affected. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal, the car pulls when braking, or a brake warning light is on, stop safely.

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 CVP00A5No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP00A5No description available Powertrain
DFFSP00A5Brake signal (switch/CAN) fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP00A5Pencapah suhu udara masuk 2 litar bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP00A5No description available Powertrain
HondaP00A5No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP00A5No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP00A5No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
OpelP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP00A5No description available Powertrain
SaabP00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP00A5Brake signal (switch/CAN) fault 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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