PowertrainP06A3
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Knee protection airbag triggered
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 26
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| BYD | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P06A3 | Knee protection airbag triggered Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P06A3 | Litar/terbuka voltan rujukan sensor 'D' Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 4 Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P06A3 | Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Tata | P06A3 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P06A3 | Knee protection airbag triggered Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P06A3 | Sensor reference voltage 'D': open circuit; Electrical fault in circuit 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 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06A3 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | P06A300 | N position sensor open circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P06A300 | Sensor reference voltage D open circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06A317 | Output 4 for the reference voltage of the sensors has an electrical fault or an open circuit. The limit value for electrical voltage has been exceeded. Brand | Powertrain |
6Related codes
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