PowertrainP065C

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Generator mechanical fault

21 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 charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

Engine control module fault
Power or ground connection problem
Low battery or charging voltage
Wiring short or open circuit
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 21

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P065C	Brake Pedal Sensor. Sensor A. Operation Failure Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P065C	Generator mechanical fault Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P065C	Generator failure Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P065C	Generator 'A' mekanisk ytelse Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
GM	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P065C	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P065C	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P065C	No description available	Powertrain
Maserati	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P065C	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P065C	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P065C	Generator Mechanical Performance Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P065C	Generator mechanical fault Brand	Powertrain

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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