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PowertrainP06D3

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Sensor reference voltage 'E' circuit low

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06D3No description available Powertrain
DaewooP06D3No description available Powertrain
EOBDP06D3Anduri viitepinge 'E' vooluring madal BrandPowertrain
GMP06D3No description available Powertrain
HoldenP06D3No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06D3No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06D3Sensor Reference Voltage 'E' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP06D3No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06D3No description available Powertrain
SaabP06D3No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06D3Sensor reference voltage 'E' circuit low 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 P06D3 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06D311Output 5 for the reference voltage of the sensors has a short circuit to ground - There is a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain

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