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PowertrainP050E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine exhaust temperature is too low at cold start

27 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.

2Common causes

  1. Carbon build-up in the throttle body
  2. Faulty idle air control valve
  3. Faulty vehicle speed sensor
  4. Faulty charging system or weak battery
  5. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Codes in this range include oil-pressure, brake-switch and charging-system voltage faults. If the oil-pressure warning light is on, stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it is diagnosed. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. For any other P05 code, have the car diagnosed promptly rather than continuing to drive.

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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP050ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP050ENo description available Powertrain
DFFSP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP050EKaldstart motoreksostemperatur for lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
GMP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP050ECold Start Exhaust Low Temperature BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP050ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP050ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP050ECold start engine exhaust temperature too low BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP050ENo description available Powertrain
OpelP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP050ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low BrandPowertrain
SubaruP050ENo description available Powertrain
SuzukiP050ECOLD START CONTROL BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP050EEngine exhaust temperature is too low at cold start BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP050EExhaust temperature too low after cold-start; Electrical fault in circuit 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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