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PowertrainP061F

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Internal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller 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

  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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
BYDP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP061FThrottle Valve (TVA) Self-Learning Implausible BrandPowertrain
DaewooP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP061FElectronic throttle body failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP061FThrottle valve self-learning implausible BrandPowertrain
EOBDP061FIntern styringsmodul for gasspjældsaktuator, ydeevne BrandPowertrain
FordP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
GeelyP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP061FThrottle deviation self-learning error BrandPowertrain
HafeiP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP061FThrottle Actuator Control Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP061FInteral control module actuator controller BrandPowertrain
MazdaP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP061FETV Fail safe control BrandPowertrain
OpelP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
ProtonP061FETV Fail safe control BrandPowertrain
SaabP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P061FLayer 2 Monitoring Failure-Throttle Actuator Controller BrandPowertrain
SmartP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
TataP061FInternal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP061FElectronic throttle body failure 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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