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PowertrainP010E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Mass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP010ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP010ENo description available Powertrain
BYDP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
CheryP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DaewooP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFSP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFXP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFXKP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
EOBDP010EKrug senzora mase ili zapremine vazduha 'B' prekidni/nestabilan BrandPowertrain
GeelyP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
GMP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
Great WallP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HafeiP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HondaP010ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP010ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP010ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP010EMass or volume air flow B - circuit intermittent/erratic BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP010ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
TataP010ENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP010EMass or Volume Air Flow B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP010EMass air flow sensor (G246): signal too high; Open circuit 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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