PowertrainP00C3

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Wire open circuit

8 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

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 8

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P00C3	No description available	Powertrain
DFFS	P00C3	Wire open circuit Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P00C3	Turbolader/kompressor bypassventil 'B' styrekrets område/ytelse Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P00C3	No description available	Powertrain
Honda	P00C3	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P00C3	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P00C3	Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P00C3	Wire open circuit 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P00C3 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P00C31B	The output for the switchover valve of bypass flap 2 'Charge air' has a malfunction. The limit value for resistance has been exceeded. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P00C380	Open load of temperature sensor; ADC value. (Power board, NTC R212P1) Brand	Powertrain

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