PowertrainP06A0
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Pretensioner trigger
Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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
- 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?
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
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BYD | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P06A0 | Pretensioner trigger Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P06A0 | Variabel A/C-kompressorstyrkrets Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P06A0 | Variable air conditioning compressor control circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P06A0 | Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P06A0 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P06A0 | Pretensioner trigger 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.
5Extended variant codes 4
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06A0 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P06A000 | Die Ansteuerung des Kältemittelkompressors hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06A004 | The actuation of the refrigerant compressor has an electrical fault. There is an internal fault. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06A013 | Die Ansteuerung des Kältemittelkompressors hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P06A013 | Die Ansteuerung des Kältemittelkompressors hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. Brand | Powertrain |
6Related codes
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