PowertrainP061A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Internal control module torque failure

34 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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 34

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P061A	System Purge (Volume) Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
BYD	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P061A	Engine Torque not plausible Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P061A	Internal control module performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P061A	ECM torque rationality diagnosis Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P061A	Prestasi tork modul kawalan dalaman Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P061A	Failure mode of the torque observer internal fault snapshot DID- DTC Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P061A	Actual Torque Control Fault Brand	Powertrain
GM	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P061A	Actual torque control fault Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Honda	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Hyundai	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Maserati	P061A	Internal control module torque performance Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P061A	Failure mode of the torque observer internal fault snapshot DID- DTC Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P061A	Torque monitor Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P061A	Torque monitor Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Sprinter	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Suzuki	P061A	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P061A	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P061A	Internal control module torque failure 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 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P061A and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P061A00	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A06	Internal Control Module Torque Performance. Algorithm Based Failures. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A22	Die Drehmomentregelung des Steuergerätes hat Funktionsstörung. Die Signalamplitude ist grer als die Maximalamplitude. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A26	Die Drehmomentregelung des Steuergerätes hat Funktionsstörung. Die Signaländerungsrate ist unterhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A27	Die Drehmomentregelung des Steuergerätes hat Funktionsstörung. Die Signaländerungsrate ist oberhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A28	Internal Control Module Torque Performance signal bias level out of range / zero adjustment failure Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061A47	Internal Control Module Torque Performance Brand	Powertrain

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