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PowertrainP06AC

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance

28 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06ACNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06ACNo description available Powertrain
BYDP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 2 Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06ACNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06ACJulat/keupayaan sensor suhu dalaman modul kawalan 'B' BrandPowertrain
FiatP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal temperature sensor 2 performance BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06ACControl Module Power Up Temperature Sensor Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP06ACNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06ACNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06ACNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06ACPowertrain control module/engine control module/transmission control module internal temperature sensor B - Range/performance BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP06ACPowertrain control module/Engine Control Module/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 2 Performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06ACNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP06ACNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06ACPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06AC and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06AC00Internal temperature sensor 2 of the control unit has a malfunction. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AC27Internal temperature sensor 2 of the control unit has a malfunction. The signal change rate is above the permissible limit value. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AC4BDer interne Temperatursensor 2 des Steuergerätes hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Fehler aufgrund Übertemperatur vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06ACFAInternal temperature sensor 2 of the control unit has a malfunction. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06ACFBInternal temperature sensor 2 of the control unit has a malfunction. BrandPowertrain

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