PowertrainP01E3

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant temperature sensor 3 circuit

13 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

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 13

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Daewoo	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P01E3	Kylvätsketemperatursensor 3 krets Brand	Powertrain
GM	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P01E3	Cylinder Head Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P01E3	Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Suzuki	P01E3	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P01E3	Engine coolant temperature sensor 3 circuit 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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