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PowertrainP06B3

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Sensor power supply 'B' circuit/open

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06B3No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
BYDP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06B3No description available Powertrain
DFFSP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06B3Sensorvoeding 'B' circuit/open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP06B3No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP06B3No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06B3No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06B3Sensor power supply B - Open circuit BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP06B3No description available Powertrain
OpelP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06B3No description available Powertrain
SaabP06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06B3Sensor Power Supply 'B' Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
SubaruP06B3No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP06B3No description available Powertrain
TataP06B3No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06B3Sensor power supply 'B' circuit/open 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 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06B3 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06B300Der Ausgang 2 für Spannungsversorgung der Sensoren hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06B311Der Ausgang 2 für Spannungsversorgung der Sensoren hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06B312Der Ausgang 2 für Spannungsversorgung der Sensoren hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06B316Output 2 for the power supply of the sensors has an electrical fault or an open circuit. The limit value for electrical voltage has not been attained. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06B317Output 2 for the power supply of the sensors has an electrical fault or an open circuit. The limit value for electrical voltage has been exceeded. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06B31CDer Ausgang 2 für Spannungsversorgung der Sensoren hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Der Spannungswert liegt außerhalb des zulässigen Bereiches. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06B392Output 2 for the power supply of the sensors has an electrical fault or an open circuit. The function or the instruction is faulty. BrandPowertrain

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