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PowertrainP138D

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger/supercharger boost control A temperature too high

10 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Supercharger: an engine-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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 10

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP138DNO. 142 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP138DNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP138DApp 2挡同步器:无效信号 BrandPowertrain
GMP138DNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP138DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP138DTurbocharger boost control A - temperature too high BrandPowertrain
OpelP138DNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP138DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP138DNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP138DTurbocharger/supercharger boost control A temperature too high 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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