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PowertrainP2042

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP20421st Cyclinder: Stop BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2042No description available Powertrain
BYDP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2042Litar penderia suhu reductant 'A' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2042No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2042No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor 'A' Circuit BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP2042Reductant temperature sensor 1 circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2042No description available Powertrain
SaabP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
SmartP2042ENV_ _Häufigkeitsfehler BrandPowertrain
SprinterP2042No description available Powertrain
TataP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2042Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2042SAE: Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit 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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