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PowertrainP012A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Supercharger: an engine-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · 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 CVP012ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP012ATurboahdin/yliƤhdin imupaineanturi 'A' piiri BrandPowertrain
GeelyP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP012ANo description available Powertrain
HondaP012ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP012ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP012ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP012ATurbocharger/supercharger inlet pressure sensor circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP012ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP012ATurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP012ATurbocharger/supercharger inlet pressure sensor: electrical fault; 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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