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PowertrainP0A04

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0A04No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
BYDP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
CheryP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0A04Sirkuit sensor suhu pendingin elektronik motor 'A' intermiten BrandPowertrain
FordP0A04No description available Powertrain
GeelyP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
GMP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0A04No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0A04No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0A04Motor electronics coolant pump control - circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0A04No description available Powertrain
MazdaP0A04No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP0A04No description available Powertrain
SaabP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0A04Rear Right pretensioner Low resistance on squib BrandPowertrain
TataP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0A04Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent 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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