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PowertrainP0A01

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

29 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0A01No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0A01Sensor suhu pendingin elektronik motor 'A' rentang/kinerja sirkuit BrandPowertrain
FordP0A01No description available Powertrain
GeelyP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0A01No description available Powertrain
HondaP0A01No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0A01No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0A01No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0A01Motor electronics coolant temperature sensor - circuit range/performance BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0A01No description available Powertrain
MazdaP0A01No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP0A01Radiator fan1,2 malfunction BrandPowertrain
OpelP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0A01No description available Powertrain
ProtonP0A01Radiator fan12 malfunction BrandPowertrain
SaabP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0A01Passenger airbag Low resistance on squib BrandPowertrain
TataP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0A01Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0A01 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0A0101Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance General Electrical Failure BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A0116Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance circuit voltage below threshold BrandPowertrain

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