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PowertrainP06AA

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High

22 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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06AANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
BYDP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
CheryP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06AANo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06AASteuermodul Innentemperatur 'B' zu hoch BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
GMP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06AANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06AANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06AANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06AAControl Module Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
OpelP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06AANo description available Powertrain
SaabP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06AAPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature 'B' Too 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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06AA and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06AA00Control Module Internal Temperature 'B' Too High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AA01Control Module Internal Temperature 'B' Too High (1) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AA02Control Module Internal Temperature 'B' Too High (2) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AA03Control Module Internal Temperature 'B' Too High (3) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AAFAInternal temperature value 2 of the control unit is too high. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AAFBInternal temperature value 2 of the control unit is too high. BrandPowertrain

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