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PowertrainP1021

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Oil control valve open

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 CVP1021No description available Powertrain
BYDP1021Oil control valve(bank1)open BrandPowertrain
CheryP1021Oil control valve(bank1)open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1021Valve Pause System Stuck On BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1021Oil control valve(bank1)open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1021Fuel Filter Heater Drive Circuit Short to Power BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1021Elmotorresolver BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1021Oil control valve(bank1)open BrandPowertrain
GMP1021Valve Pause System Stuck On BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1021Oil control valve(bank1)open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1021Oil control valve(bank1)open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1021Cylinder 1 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP1021No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1021No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1021No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1021Oil control valve open BrandPowertrain
OpelP1021Valve Pause System Stuck On BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1021No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1021No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1021Oil control valve open BrandPowertrain
SaabP1021Valve Pause System Stuck On BrandPowertrain
SmartP1021No description available Powertrain
TataP1021No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1021Oil control valve open 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 P1021 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP102100Vehicle speed fault BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP102107No description available Powertrain

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