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PowertrainP06C3

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Right side curtain airbag triggered

19 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

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06C3Diagnosis Code Output BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP06C3Right side curtain airbag triggered BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06C3Rozsah/výkon obvodu žeravice valca 11 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP06C3No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06C3No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP06C3No description available Powertrain
SaabP06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P06C3Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06C3Right side curtain airbag triggered 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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