PowertrainP052B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Power generation level fault (alternator output)

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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

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

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 24

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P052B	Intake camshaft position control error during cold start Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
DFFS	P052B	Power generation level fault Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P052B	Koudstart 'A' nokkenaspositie timing te laat bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
GM	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P052B	Cold Start Intake Camshaft Position System Performance Bank 1 - Retarded Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P052B	Cold start camshaft position timing over-retarded Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
Nissan	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
Opel	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P052B	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P052B	Cold Start 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P052B	Power generation level fault (alternator output) 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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