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PowertrainP06AE

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

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

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 CVP06AENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AENo description available Powertrain
BYDP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06AENo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06AELitar sensor suhu dalaman modul kawalan 'B' tinggi BrandPowertrain
FiatP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal temperature sensor 2 circuit high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06AEEngine parts overheating protection BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06AEControl Module Power Up Temperature Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP06AENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06AENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06AENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06AEPowertrain control module/engine control module/transmission control module internal temperature sensor B - Circuit high BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP06AEPowertrain control module/Engine Control Module/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High BrandPowertrain
NissanP06AENo description available Powertrain
OpelP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06AENo description available Powertrain
SaabP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
TataP06AENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06AEPCM/ECM/TCM Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06AE and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06AE00Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit High BrandPowertrain

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