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PowertrainP029E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP029EControl Unit. Overtemperature BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
BYDP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
CheryP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP029ECylinder 2 fuel too rich BrandPowertrain
EOBDP029ECylinder 2 - fuel trim at maximum limit BrandPowertrain
GeelyP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
GMP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
HondaP029ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP029ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP029ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP029ECylinder 2 balance - fuel trim at maximum limit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP029ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP029ECylinder 2 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit 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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