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PowertrainP0650

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit

36 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 36

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0650MIL Light Fault BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0650MIL light fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP0650MIL Fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0650MIL voltage low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0650CAN+ failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0650fault indicator circuit fault BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0650MIL Fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0650MIL-ohjauspiiri/auki BrandPowertrain
FordP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0650MIL Output Fault BrandPowertrain
GMP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0650MIL Light Fault BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0650MIL control circuit BrandPowertrain
NissanP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
OpelP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0650MIL control circuit BrandPowertrain
SaabP0650Warnleuchte (MIL) Steuerkreis BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0650MIL - Circuit Fault BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0650Diag Warn lamp short-CRT BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0650MIL light fault BrandPowertrain
TataP0650MI Lamp Fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0650Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) fault 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0650 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP065000is set when 1)excessive current is detected in engine check lamp control circuit for more than 4.5 sec. at engine check lamp ON condition or 2)like open or short to ground, no current is detected. This code is due to open in control circuit or opened filament of lamp component BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP065000Malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) control circuit BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP065001Engine check warning lamp - short circuit to B+ BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP065002Engine check warning lamp - open or short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain

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