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PowertrainP0CEF

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Hybrid/EV electronics coolant temperature sensor 'A' circuit range/performance

13 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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0CEFClutch Pedal Position. Sensor A. Not Recognised BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP0CEFSuhu pendingin elektronik hibrida/VE sensor 'A' rangkaian rentang/kinerja BrandPowertrain
GMP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP0CEFHybrid Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP0CEFPCU Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0CEFHybrid/EV Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
SaabP0CEFNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP0CEFHybrid/EV electronics coolant temperature sensor 'A' 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0CEF and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0CEF00The coolant temperature sensor of the power electronics has a malfunction. BrandPowertrain

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