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PowertrainP012D

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP012DNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP012DBoost Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
DFFSP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP012DTurbolader/kompressor inntakstrykksensor 'A' krets høy BrandPowertrain
GeelyP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP012DSupercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP012DNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP012DNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP012DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP012DNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP012DTurbocharger/supercharger inlet pressure sensor 1 circuit high BrandPowertrain
OpelP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP012DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP012DTurbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP012DTurbocharger/supercharger inlet pressure sensor: short to plus 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 P012D and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP012D15The pressure sensor upstream of the turbocharger has a short circuit to positive. There is a short circuit to positive or an open circuit. BrandPowertrain

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