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PowertrainP21A6

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 11 air-fuel ratio imbalance

6 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 6

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP21A6No description available Powertrain
EOBDP21A6Sila 11 balanse ng hangin-at-gas BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP21A6No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP21A6Cylinder 11 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance BrandPowertrain
PorscheP21A6Luft-Kraftstoff-Verhältnis Ungleichverteilung Zylinder 11 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP21A6Cylinder 11 air-fuel ratio imbalance 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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