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PowertrainP1AE4

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Switch of the traction battery

16 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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP1AE4Engine parallel stop BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1AE4No description available Powertrain
EOBDP1AE4Suis bateri traksi BrandPowertrain
FordP1AE4No description available Powertrain
GMP1AE4No description available Powertrain
HoldenP1AE4Gear Synchronizer Position Sensor Signal Invalid BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1AE4No description available Powertrain
MazdaP1AE4No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1AE4BMU TEMP. sensor BrandPowertrain
NissanP1AE4No description available Powertrain
OpelP1AE4No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1AE4No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1AE4BMU TEMP. sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP1AE4No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P1AE4Both Synch Position Signal Invalid Fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1AE4Switch of the traction battery 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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