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PowertrainP06DC

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil pressure control circuit short to power supply

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06DCInjector 1 Test: Stop BrandPowertrain
DaewooP06DCNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP06DCOil pump control circuit short to power supply BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06DCoil pressure control terminal voltage high BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06DCOil pressure control side voltage high BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06DCMotoröldruckregelkreis hoch BrandPowertrain
GMP06DCNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP06DCEngine Oil Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP06DCNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06DCNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06DCNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP06DCEngine oil pressure control circuit high BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP06DCNo description available Powertrain
OpelP06DCNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06DCNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP06DCNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06DCNo description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P06DCSecondary oil pump Circuit High BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP06DCEngine Oil Pressure Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP06DCEngine oil pressure control circuit short to power supply 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06DC and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06DC00Die Ansteuerung des Ventils der lpumpe im Verbrennungsmotor hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP06DC00Oil pump circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06DC12The actuation of the valve of the oil pump in the combustion engine has a short circuit to positive. There is a short circuit to positive. BrandPowertrain

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