Powertrain
generic / SAE
P032F
Combustion Engine Producing Insufficient Torque
The engine torque measured (or modelled from intake/exhaust signals) is below the calibrated set point for the commanded throttle position. Causes range from low compression, intake leak, fuel pressure issue, ignition fault, to high mechanical drag.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number3 / 2F
Possible causes
- Low compression on one or more cylinders high
- Fuel pressure low medium
- Intake leak medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–4000 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–8 h
- Component: powertrain control module
- Component: fuel injector
- Component: ignition coil
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012