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PowertrainP05C6

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant pressure sensor circuit intermittent/erratic

5 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 5

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP05C6No description available Powertrain
EOBDP05C6Sirkuit sensor tekanan pendingin mesin intermiten/erratic BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP05C6No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP05C6Engine Coolant Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP05C6Engine coolant pressure sensor circuit intermittent/erratic 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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