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PowertrainP02B8

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 8 - injector restricted

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP02B8No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
BYDP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
CheryP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
DaewooP02B8No description available Powertrain
DFFSP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
DFFXP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
DFXKP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
EOBDP02B8Cilinder 8 - omejen vbrizg BrandPowertrain
GeelyP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
GMP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
Great WallP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
HafeiP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
HoldenP02B8No description available Powertrain
HondaP02B8No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP02B8No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP02B8No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
OpelP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP02B8No description available Powertrain
SaabP02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P02B8Cylinder 8 - Injector Restricted BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP02B8Cylinder 8 - 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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