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PowertrainP06BD

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cylinder 5 glow plug circuit range/performance

21 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06BDNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06BDRozsah/výkon obvodu žeravice valca 5 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP06BDNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06BDNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06BDCylinder 5 - glow plug circuit - range/performance BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06BDNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06BDCylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06BDCylinder 5 glow plug circuit range/performance BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP06BDCylinder 5 glow plug: implausible signal; Mechanical failure 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.

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