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PowertrainP02A8

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted

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

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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
BYDP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
CheryP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
DaewooP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
DFFSP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
DFFXP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
DFXKP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
EOBDP02A8Cilinder 4 – omejen vbrizg BrandPowertrain
GeelyP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
GMP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
Great WallP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
HafeiP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
HoldenP02A8Cylinder 4 Injector BrandPowertrain
HondaP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP02A8Cylinder 4 balance-injector restricted BrandPowertrain
MahindraP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
OpelP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
ProtonP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted SAEPowertrain
SaabP02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P02A8Cylinder 4 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
TataP02A8No Injector Learning In Zone 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP02A8Cylinder 4 - injector restricted 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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