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PowertrainP2ABE

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

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

10 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 10

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2ABENo description available Powertrain
DaewooP2ABENo description available Powertrain
EOBDP2ABETurbolader/Kompressor Wastegate-Aktor 'B' Treiberstrom/Temperatur zu hoch BrandPowertrain
GMP2ABENo description available Powertrain
HoldenP2ABETurbocharger Wastegate Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Current Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP2ABETurbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator 'B' Driver Current/Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
OpelP2ABENo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP2ABENo description available Powertrain
SaabP2ABENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP2ABETurbocharger/supercharger wastegate actuator 'B' driver current/temperature too high 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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