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PowertrainP0C21

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cooling motor phase detection short circuit to ground

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0C21No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0C21Cooling motor phase detection short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0C21Elektrisk/ekstra girkasseoljepumpe fase U-V-W krets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0C21No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0C21No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0C21Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0C21No description available Powertrain
SaabP0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0C21Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0C21No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP0C21Cooling motor phase detection short circuit to ground 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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