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PowertrainP06A1

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Anti-slip trigger

20 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

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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06A1No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP06A1Anti-slip trigger BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06A1Variabel A/C-kompressorstyrkrets låg BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP06A1No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06A1No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06A1No description available Powertrain
MahindraP06A1No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06A1No description available Powertrain
SaabP06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06A1Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06A1Anti-slip trigger 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06A1 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06A111Die Ansteuerung des Kältemittelkompressors hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP06A111Die Ansteuerung des Kältemittelkompressors hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain

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