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PowertrainP1A05

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Desired engine speed signal

18 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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1A05Desired Engine Speed Signal BrandPowertrain
BYDP1A05BIC4 operation abnormal fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1A05voltage is too low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1A05No description available Powertrain
EOBDP1A05Scoráil suímh: D BrandPowertrain
GMP1A05No description available Powertrain
HoldenP1A05Battery Energy Control Module Random Access Memory BrandPowertrain
HondaP1A05No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1A05No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1A05Desired engine speed signal BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1A05Shift position SW: D BrandPowertrain
OpelP1A05No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1A05No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1A05Shift position SW: D BrandPowertrain
SaabP1A05No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P1A05HV Bus Discharge Fault BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1A05ISG Excitation Current Sensor Failure BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1A05Desired engine speed signal 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 P1A05 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1A0500There is a RAM/ROM fault in control unit 'High-voltage battery' BrandPowertrain

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