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PowertrainP061E

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Internal control module brake signal performance

22 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

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP061ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP061EIntern styrmodul bromssignalprestanda BrandPowertrain
GeelyP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP061ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP061ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP061ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP061EInternal control module brake signal performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP061ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P061EInternal Control Module Brake Signal Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP061ENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP061EInternal control module brake signal performance 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.

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