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PowertrainP06DB

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil pressure control circuit short to ground

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

Safety: This code relates to engine oil pressure or oil level. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes.

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 CVP06DBRocker Arm Actuator. Actuator 1. High Signal. Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP06DBVariable flow oil pump control circuit voltage high BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06DBNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06DBOil pump control circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06DBThe oil pressure control terminal voltage is low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06DBOil pressure control side voltage low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06DBMotoroliedruk regelcircuit laag BrandPowertrain
GMP06DBNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP06DBEngine Oil Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP06DBNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06DBNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06DBNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP06DBEngine oil pressure control circuit low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP06DBNo description available Powertrain
OpelP06DBNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06DBNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP06DBNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06DBNo description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P06DBSecondary oil pump Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP06DBEngine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06DBEngine oil pressure control circuit short to ground 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06DB and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06DB00Die Ansteuerung des Ventils der lpumpe im Verbrennungsmotor hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP06DB00Oil pump circuit short to Vbatt BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06DB11The actuation of the valve of the oil pump in the combustion engine has a short circuit to ground. There is a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP06DB11Die Ansteuerung des Ventils der Ölpumpe im Verbrennungsmotor hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain

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