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PowertrainP0608

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Control Module VSS Output A

27 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0608Control Module VSS Output A SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0608Control Module VSS Output A SAEPowertrain
BMWP0608DME: Reference voltage for throttle potentiometer BrandPowertrain
BYDP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
CheryP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0608Power supply - sensor BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0608Styreenhed VSS-udgang 'A' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
GMP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0608Vehicle Speed Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0608Control Module VSS Output A SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0608Control Module VSS Output A SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0608Control Module VSS Output A SAEPowertrain
OpelP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0608Control Module VSS Output A SAEPowertrain
SaabP0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0608Control Module VSS Output A BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0608Power Supply Volt too High BrandPowertrain
TataP0608Sensor Supply1 Fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0608Power supply - sensor BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0608Supply voltage sensors/actuators 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0608 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP060800EGR valve modulator output BrandPowertrain

6Related codes

  • P0600 Serial Communication Link
  • P0601 Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error
  • P0602 Control Module Programming Error
  • P0603 Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error
  • P0604 Internal Control Module Random Access Memory (RAM) Error
  • P0605 Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
  • P0606 ECM/PCM Processor
  • P0607 Control Module Performance
  • P0609 Control Module VSS Output B
  • P060A Internal Control Module Monitoring Processor Performance
  • P060B Internal Control Module A/D Processing Performance
  • P060C Internal Control Module Main Processor Performance

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