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PowertrainP16A7

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Oil vapor recirculation circuit heater failure

17 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP16A7Intake heating grid drive circuit (0) short to ground BrandPowertrain
DaewooP16A7No description available Powertrain
DFFSP16A7Blow-by heating circuit open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP16A7Intake heating grid drive circuit (0) short to ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP16A7Gyertya 1. henger BrandPowertrain
GMP16A7No description available Powertrain
Great WallP16A7Intake heating grid drive circuit (0) short to ground BrandPowertrain
HoldenP16A7Engine Controls Ignition Relay Feedback Circuit 2 BrandPowertrain
HondaP16A7No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP16A7No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP16A7SCR System - Tampering At Connector 1 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP16A7No description available Powertrain
OpelP16A7No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP16A7No description available Powertrain
ProtonP16A7No description available Powertrain
SaabP16A7No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP16A7Oil vapor recirculation circuit heater failure 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 P16A7 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP16A700Sensor Ladelufttemperatur Sensorwert hängt BrandPowertrain
SprinterP16A700Sensor Ladelufttemperatur Sensorwert hängt BrandPowertrain

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