PowertrainP016A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Excessive time to enter closed loop air/fuel ratio control

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, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature 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 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 8

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P016A	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P016A	Excessive time to enter closed loop air/fuel ratio control Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P016A	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P016A	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P016A	Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Air/Fuel Ratio Control Brand	Powertrain
Maserati	P016A	Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Air/Fuel Ratio Control Brand	Powertrain
Porsche	P016A	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P016A	Excessive time to enter closed loop air/fuel ratio control 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.

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