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PowertrainP051A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP051ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP051AVevhustryckgivare 'A' krets BrandPowertrain
GeelyP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP051ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP051ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP051ACrankcase pressure sensor A circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP051ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP051ACrankcase Pressure Sensor 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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