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PowertrainP02CB

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger/supercharger 'B' underboost condition

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Supercharger: an engine-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP02CBNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
BYDP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
CheryP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
DaewooP02CBNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
DFFXP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
DFXKP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
EOBDP02CBTurboahdin/yliähdin 'B' alipainehäiriö BrandPowertrain
FordP02CBNo description available Powertrain
GeelyP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
GMP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
Great WallP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
HafeiP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
HoldenP02CBNo description available Powertrain
HondaP02CBNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP02CBNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP02CBNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP02CBTurbocharger/supercharger B underboost condition BrandPowertrain
OpelP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP02CBNo description available Powertrain
SaabP02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P02CBTurbocharger/Supercharger 'B' Underboost Condition BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP02CBTurbocharger/supercharger 'B' underboost condition BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP02CBTurbo / supercharger B: pressure too low; Short to ground 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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