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PowertrainP0609

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Control Module VSS Output B

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 CVP0609Control Module VSS Output B SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0609Control Module VSS Output B SAEPowertrain
BMWP0609Control Module VSS Output B SAEPowertrain
BYDP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
CheryP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0609Left rear airbag failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0609Styreenhed VSS-udgang 'B' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
GMP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0609Vehicle Speed Output Circuit 2 BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0609Control Module VSS Output B SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0609Control Module VSS Output B SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0609Control Module VSS Output 'B' BrandPowertrain
OpelP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0609Control Module VSS Output B SAEPowertrain
SaabP0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0609Control Module VSS Output B BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0609Power Supply 2 Volt too High BrandPowertrain
TataP0609Sensor Supply2 Fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0609Power supply terminal 2#of the intake pipe pressure, phase, A/C pressure and EGR position sensor circuit short to ground or circuit short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0609Fault - - Supply voltage 2, 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 P0609 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP060900ALDL 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
  • P0608 Control Module VSS Output A
  • 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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