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PowertrainP010A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Personalized configuration menu information is invalid

28 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, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature 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 if the engine runs badly or the code keeps returning. Because this range includes coolant temperature sensors, watch the temperature gauge: if it climbs into the red, or the engine overheats 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP010AVisibility Of Software Resets 2 In DSM BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP010ACircuit senzor debit sau volum aer 'B' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP010ANo description available Powertrain
HondaP010ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP010ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP010ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP010AMass or volume air flow B circuit BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP010AMass Air Flow 2 Circuit BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP010ANo description available Powertrain
OpelP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP010ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P010AMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP010AMass or Volume Air Flow 'B' Circuit BrandPowertrain
TataP010ANo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP010APersonalized configuration menu information is invalid BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP010AMass air flow sensor (G246): supply voltage; Implausible signal 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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