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PowertrainP021F

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 12 injection timing

21 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 powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.

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

Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP021FNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
BYDP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
CheryP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DaewooP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DFFSP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DFFXP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DFXKP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
EOBDP021FKąt wtrysku cylindra 12 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
GMP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
Great WallP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
HafeiP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
HondaP021FNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP021FNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP021FNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP021FNo description available Powertrain
SaabP021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P021FCylinder 12 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP021FCylinder 12 injection timing 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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