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PowertrainP06E4

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Control module wake-up circuit performance

15 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06E4Lambda/O2 Sensor. / Lambda/O2 Sensor Heater. Bank 1. Sensor 3. - Short Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E4No description available Powertrain
DaewooP06E4No description available Powertrain
EOBDP06E4Regelmodule wekcircuit prestatie BrandPowertrain
GMP06E4No description available Powertrain
HoldenP06E4Control Module Wake-Up Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP06E4No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06E4No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06E4No description available Powertrain
OpelP06E4No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06E4No description available Powertrain
ProtonP06E4No description available Powertrain
SaabP06E4No description available Powertrain
TataP06E4No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06E4Control module wake-up circuit performance 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 P06E4 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06E400L3 switch off path error BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E4A2The wake-up line of the control unit has a malfunction. The system voltage is too low. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E4A3The wake-up line of the control unit has a malfunction. The system voltage is too high. BrandPowertrain

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