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PowertrainP00C2

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Electronic control unit failure

17 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP00C2No description available Powertrain
DaewooP00C2No description available Powertrain
DFFSP00C2Electronic control unit failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP00C2Booster pressure relief solenoid 2 control circuit voltage high BrandPowertrain
EOBDP00C2Turbolader/compressor bypassklep 'B' regelcircuit hoog BrandPowertrain
GMP00C2No description available Powertrain
HoldenP00C2Turbocharger Bypass Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HondaP00C2No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP00C2No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP00C2Turbocharger/supercharger bypass valve B - Control circuit - High BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP00C2Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve 2 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP00C2No description available Powertrain
OpelP00C2No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP00C2No description available Powertrain
ProtonP00C2No description available Powertrain
SaabP00C2No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP00C2Electronic control unit 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 P00C2 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP00C200Der Ausgang für Umschaltventil der Bypassklappe 2 'Ladeluft' hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. BrandPowertrain

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