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PowertrainP06A5

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Sensor reference voltage 'D' circuit high

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06A5No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06A5No description available Powertrain
DFFSP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06A5Litar voltan rujuk sensor 'D' tinggi BrandPowertrain
FordP06A5No description available Powertrain
GeelyP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 4 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP06A5No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06A5No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MazdaP06A5No description available Powertrain
OpelP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06A5No description available Powertrain
SaabP06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06A5Sensor Reference Voltage 'D' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06A5Sensor reference voltage 'D' circuit high 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 P06A5 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP06A500Sensor reference voltage 'D' circuit high BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06A512Output 4 for the reference voltage of the sensors has a short circuit to positive- There is a short circuit to positive. BrandPowertrain

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