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PowertrainP063E

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

ECU internal fault (passenger knee airbag ignition system)

23 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 airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP063ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP063ENo description available Powertrain
BYDP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
CheryP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
DaewooP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
DFFSP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
DFFXP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
DFXKP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
EOBDP063EAuto konfigurácia vstup plynu chýba rad 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
GMP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
Great WallP063ETPS self-learning fault BrandPowertrain
HafeiP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP063ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP063ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP063ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P063EAuto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present BrandPowertrain
SprinterP063ENo description available Powertrain
TataP063ENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP063EECU internal fault (passenger knee airbag ignition system) 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 P063E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP063E07Auto Configuration Throttle Input Not Present Bank 1 Mechanical Failures BrandPowertrain

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