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PowertrainP01E4

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant temperature sensor 3 circuit range/performance

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

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

  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

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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP01E4No description available Powertrain
DaewooP01E4No description available Powertrain
EOBDP01E4Kylvätsketemperaturgivare 3 kretsområde/prestanda BrandPowertrain
GMP01E4No description available Powertrain
HoldenP01E4Cylinder Head Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP01E4No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP01E4No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP01E4Engine coolant temperature sensor 3 - Circuit range/performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP01E4No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP01E4No description available Powertrain
SaabP01E4No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP01E4Engine coolant temperature sensor 3 circuit range/performance 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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