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PowertrainP1E3B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive motor rotor high temperature

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooP1E3BNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP1E3BDrivmotorrotor høj temperatur BrandPowertrain
GMP1E3BNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP1E3BDrive Motor Rotor High Temperature BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1E3BBATT.TEMP sensor circuit(1) BrandPowertrain
OpelP1E3BNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1E3BNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP1E3BBATT.TEMP sensor circuit(1) BrandPowertrain
SaabP1E3BNo description available Powertrain
TataP1E3BNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1E3BDrive motor rotor high temperature 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 P1E3B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1E3B27Temperature sensor 5 of the control unit has a malfunction. The signal change rate is above the permissible limit value. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1E3B28Temperature sensor 5 of the control unit has a malfunction. The signal offset is outside the permissible range. BrandPowertrain

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