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PowertrainP06AD

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

PCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06ADNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06ADNo description available Powertrain
BYDP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06ADNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06ADLitar sensor suhu dalaman modul kawalan 'B' rendah BrandPowertrain
FiatP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal temperature sensor 2 circuit low BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06ADControl Module Power Up Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP06ADNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06ADNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06ADNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06ADPowertrain control module/engine control module/transmission control module internal temperature sensor B - Circuit low BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP06ADPowertrain control module/Engine Control Module/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
NissanP06ADNo description available Powertrain
OpelP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06ADNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP06ADNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06ADPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06AD and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06AD00Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain

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