PowertrainP061C

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance

31 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

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 31

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P061C	Engine Speed Limitation Monitoring Fault Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
BYD	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P061C	Fault diagnostic report error in engine speed Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P061C	Replace Electronic Control Unit Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P061C	Intern styrmodul motorvarvtalsprestanda Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P061C	Engine Speed Limitation Monitoring Fault Brand	Powertrain
GM	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P061C	Engine speed error Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P061C	Internal control module engine RPM performance Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P061C	Engine RPM plausibility Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P061C	Engine RPM plausibility Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P061C	Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance SAE	Powertrain
Toyota	P061C	Internal control module engine rpm performance 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P061C and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P061C00	Ein interner Steuergerätefehler in der Berechnung der Motordrehzahl ist vorhanden. Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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