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PowertrainP0654

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine RPM Output Circuit

30 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 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP0654Tachometer BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0654Engine rpm output circuit/open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0654Engine Speed Signal BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0654Engine RPM output circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0654Engine RPM output circuit BrandPowertrain
SaabP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0654Engine RPM Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit SAEPowertrain
TataP0654Tacho Output Failure BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0654Engine RPM Output Circuit 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 P0654 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP065400The output signal for engine speed has an electrical fault or open circuit. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP065400No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP065413The output signal for engine speed has an electrical fault or open circuit. There is an open circuit. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP065413No description available Powertrain

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