PowertrainP033E
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Crankshaft missing teeth
Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This range covers ignition and engine-speed signals, including misfires and crankshaft or camshaft position sensors.
2Common causes
- Worn or fouled spark plug
- Faulty ignition coil
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Low fuel pressure
- Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
- Low engine compression
3Can I drive?
A failing crankshaft or camshaft sensor can cut the engine without warning, and a flashing check-engine light points to a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. If the light is flashing, stop as soon as it is safe and have the car towed. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop; if it stalls or will not restart, have it towed.
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 21
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P033E | No description available | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P033E | Crankshaft missing teeth Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P033E | Crankshaft missing teeth Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P033E | Krmiljenje senzorja tresenja/gorenja 'D' prekinitveno Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P033E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P033E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P033E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P033E | Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P033E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P033E | Klopfsensor 4 - sig Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P033E | Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P033E | Crankshaft missing teeth Brand | Powertrain |
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.
5Related codes
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