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PowertrainP06A6

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Sensor reference voltage 'A' circuit range/performance

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06A6No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06A6No description available Powertrain
BYDP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06A6No description available Powertrain
DFFSP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06A6Julat/prestasi litar voltan rujukan 'A' sensor BrandPowertrain
FordP06A6No description available Powertrain
GeelyP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06A6No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06A6No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06A6No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06A6No description available Powertrain
OpelP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06A6No description available Powertrain
SaabP06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06A6Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP06A6No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06A6Sensor reference voltage 'A' circuit range/performance 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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06A6 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06A600Sensorspannung SV1/Vref3 gestrt BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP06A600Supply 5V error (1) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06A611Output 1 for the reference voltage of the sensors has a short circuit to ground. - circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06A612Output 1 for the reference voltage of the sensors has a short circuit to battery. - circuit short to battery BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06A616Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06A617Sensor Reference Voltage 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain

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