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PowertrainP0C12

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive motor 'A' inverter phase V overtemperature

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

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

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 CVP0C12SAE-J1922 Interface. Short Circuit To Ground. Data Link Circuit BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
BYDP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
CheryP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0C12No description available Powertrain
DFFSP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0C12Drivmotor 'A' inverter fase V overtemperatur BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
GMP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0C12Drive Motor Inverter Phase V High Temperature BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0C12No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0C12No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0C12Motor coil V phase TEMP. BrandPowertrain
OpelP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0C12No description available Powertrain
ProtonP0C12Motor coil V phase TEMP. BrandPowertrain
SaabP0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0C12Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0C12Drive motor 'A' inverter phase V overtemperature 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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