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PowertrainP01B8

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Alternative fuel rail temperature sensor circuit intermittent/erratic

12 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP01B8No description available Powertrain
DaewooP01B8No description available Powertrain
EOBDP01B8Sirkuit sensor suhu rel bahan bakar alternatif intermiten/erratic BrandPowertrain
GMP01B8No description available Powertrain
HoldenP01B8Alternative Fuel Rail Temperature Sensor Circuit Erratic BrandPowertrain
HondaP01B8No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP01B8No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP01B8Alternative Fuel Rail Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
OpelP01B8No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP01B8No description available Powertrain
SaabP01B8No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP01B8Alternative fuel rail temperature sensor circuit intermittent/erratic 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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