PowertrainP06A2

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Front passenger pretensioner trigger failure

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

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

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 20

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P06A2	No description available	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P06A2	Front passenger pretensioner trigger failure Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P06A2	Variabel A/C-kompressorstyrkrets hög Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
GM	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P06A2	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P06A2	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P06A2	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P06A2	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P06A2	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P06A2	Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P06A2	Front passenger pretensioner trigger failure 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.

5Related codes

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