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PowertrainP023A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open

28 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · 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 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

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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
BYDP023ACooling pump speed regulation control circuit open BrandPowertrain
CheryP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP023AP2009 SHORT RUNNER SOLENOID CIRCUIT LOW or CHARGE AIR COOLER CIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL CKT BrandPowertrain
DaewooP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP023AWater pump actuator control failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP023ACharge intercooler water pump fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP023AKylmedelspump för laddluftkylare 'A' styrkrets/öppen BrandPowertrain
FordP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
GeelyP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP023ATurbocharger Coolant Pump Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
OpelP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
ProtonP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
SaabP023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P023ACharge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP023ABooster and cold water pump relay released BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP023ACoolant pump for intercooler: open circuit 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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