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PowertrainP00B1

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering wheel shift control signal 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

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

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

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

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 CVP00B1No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP00B1No description available Powertrain
DFFSP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP00B1Kühlmitteltemperatursensorkreis Kühler BrandPowertrain
GeelyP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP00B1No description available Powertrain
HondaP00B1No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP00B1No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP00B1No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP00B1No description available Powertrain
SaabP00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP00B1Steering wheel shift control signal 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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