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PowertrainP06AF

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

IUMPR DID for the DTC Read

28 brands affected · Description from Mercedes-Benz 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 CVP06AFNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06AFIUMPR DID for the DTC Read BrandPowertrain
BYDP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
CheryP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06AFNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06AFMomentstyringssystem - tvunget motorstop BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
GMP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06AFTorque Management System Performance - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
HondaP06AFNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06AFNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06AFNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06AFTorque management system - Forced engine shutdown BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP06AFNo description available Powertrain
OpelP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06AFNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP06AFNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06AFTorque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06AFTorque management system - forced engine shutdown BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP06AFNo description available Powertrain

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 P06AF and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06AF00Torque Management System - Forced Engine Shutdown BrandPowertrain

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