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PowertrainP1D1E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Controller temperature too high alarm

5 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

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 5

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DFFSP1D1EController temperature too high alarm BrandPowertrain
HondaP1D1ENo description available Powertrain
ProtonP1D1ENo description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P1D1Emonitoring shutoff path BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1D1EController temperature too high alarm 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 P1D1E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1D1E00The temperature sensor for the refrigerant of the high-voltage battery has a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain

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