PowertrainP0600
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Serial Communication Link
Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.
2Common causes
- Engine control module fault
- Power or ground connection problem
- Low battery or charging voltage
- Wiring short or open circuit
- Software or memory fault
3Can I drive?
Serious · drive with care
If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.
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 39
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0600 | Timeout time reached Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0600 | TLE8888 chip fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0600 | ABS brake message Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0600 | Jadaühenduse link Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0600 | Serial communication link malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0600 | Serial communication link Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0600 | A/T communication line Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0600 | Fault, PSM control unit Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0600 | Serial communication link Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0600 | Serial Communication Link SAE | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0600 | ENV_ _Datum2 Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P0600 | CAN communication malfunction: cluster transmission signal Brand | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0600 | Improper CAN Communication Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0600 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0600 | A/T communication line fault Brand | 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.
5Extended variant codes 38
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0600 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P060000 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P060000 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060002 | Communication timeout (no expected signal) Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060003 | Communication loss (no idle signal) Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060004 | Communication error Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060005 | Communication timeout (no expected signal) Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060006 | Communication loss (no idle signal) Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060007 | Communication error Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060008 | Traction net voltage from COM failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060009 | Communication loss (no idle signal) Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06000A | Communication fault with BPS Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06000B | Communication with CSC lost Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060026 | Too less or to much data received at UART of phase 1. Rx data evaluation for Ls- and Hs-ASIC not possible Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060027 | Too less or to much data received at UART of phase 2. Rx data evaluation for Ls- and Hs-ASIC not possible Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060049 | Serial Communication Link Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060055 | Die interne Kommunikation im Steuergerät hat Funktionsstörung. Das Bauteil ist nicht konfiguriert. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060062 | Die interne Kommunikation im Steuergerät hat Funktionsstörung. Der Signalvergleich ist fehlerhaft. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060068 | At least one LowSide ASIC report a UART protocol error Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060081 | At least one HighSide ASIC report a Rx message counter mismatch Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060082 | At least one LowSide ASIC report a Rx message counter mismatch Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060083 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. The checksum for the message has an incorrect value. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060087 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. The message is missing. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060094 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. There is an unexpected instruction. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P060096 | Die interne Kommunikation im Steuergerät hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein interner Komponentenfehler vor. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600E4 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. CRC Payload Error von Slave und Master Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600E5 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. IPC Error related to size of Container ID Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600E6 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. IPC Container ID not defined Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600E7 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. Software lockstep integration error / internal error dectected on master Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600E8 | Software lockstep runtime error master to slave dectected on master Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600E9 | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. Software lockstep runtime error slave to master dectected on master Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600EA | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. Software lockstep end-to-end protection error dectected on master Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600EB | Anzahl der fehlgeschlagenen Transmission an Slave versucht. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600F9 | Software Error in BSW (Example insufficient SW resource) Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600FA | Serial Communication Link. FA Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600FB | Serial Communication Link. FB Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600FC | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. Software lockstep end-to-end protection error dectected on slave Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600FD | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. IPC Security Error detected on Slave Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0600FE | Internal communication in the control unit has a malfunction. CRC Header Error from Master to Slave Brand | Powertrain |
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