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PowertrainP2ABD

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger/supercharger wastegate actuator 'A' driver current/temperature too high

12 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Supercharger: an engine-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2ABDTurbocharger. B Component. Temperature Sensor BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2ABDNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP2ABDTurbolader/Kompressor Wastegate-Aktor 'A' Treiberstrom/Temperatur zu hoch BrandPowertrain
GMP2ABDNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP2ABDTurbocharger Wastegate Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Current BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP2ABDTurbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator 'A' Driver Current/Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
OpelP2ABDNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP2ABDNo description available Powertrain
SaabP2ABDNo description available Powertrain
TataP2ABDNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP2ABDTurbocharger/supercharger wastegate actuator 'A' driver current/temperature too high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2ABDNo description available Powertrain

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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