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PowertrainP025E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Boost pressure sensor signal error

11 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP025ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP025EBoost pressure sensor signal error BrandPowertrain
DFFSP025EBoost pressure sensor signal error BrandPowertrain
DFFXP025EBoost pressure sensor signal error BrandPowertrain
DFXKP025EBoost pressure sensor signal error BrandPowertrain
EOBDP025ESensor boost turbocharger/supercharger 'A' intermitten/acak BrandPowertrain
HondaP025ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP025ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP025ETurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor 'A' Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
OpelP025ENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP025EBoost pressure sensor signal error 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P025E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP025E27Boost pressure sensor 1 at the low-pressure turbocharger has a sporadic malfunction. The signal change rate is above the permissible limit value. BrandPowertrain

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