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PowertrainP102B

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Torque restriction due to engine oil temperature; Short to ground

18 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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 oil pressure or oil level. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes.

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?

Serious · drive with care

Stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it has been checked. Low oil pressure or a low oil level can destroy the engine within minutes.

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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP102BNO. 044 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP102BAtmosphere Pressure Value Below Lower Limit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP102BNo description available Powertrain
DFXKP102BAtmosphere Pressure Value Below Lower Limit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP102BAbgassystem BrandPowertrain
GMP102BNo description available Powertrain
Great WallP102BAmbient pressure signal low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP102BFuel Pump Phase U-V-W Circuits High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP102BNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP102BNo description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP102BFMCU IGBT3 TEMP.SNS circuit HI BrandPowertrain
OpelP102BNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP102BNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP102BNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP102BFMCU IGBT3 TEMP.SNS circuit HI BrandPowertrain
SaabP102BNo description available Powertrain
TataP102BNo description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP102BTorque restriction due to engine oil temperature; Short 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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