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PowertrainP00B4

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Radiator temperature sensor shorted to power

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP00B4No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP00B4No description available Powertrain
DFFSP00B4Steering wheel shift control signal failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP00B4Radiator coolant temperature sensor circuit high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature (RCT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP00B4No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP00B4No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP00B4No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP00B4Water temperature sensor open BrandPowertrain
OpelP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP00B4No description available Powertrain
ProtonP00B4Water temperature sensor open BrandPowertrain
SaabP00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP00B4Radiator temperature sensor shorted to power 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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