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PowertrainP06E8

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Sensor power supply 'C' circuit high

13 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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06E8No description available Powertrain
DaewooP06E8No description available Powertrain
EOBDP06E8Sensorvoeding 'C' circuit hoog BrandPowertrain
GMP06E8No description available Powertrain
HoldenP06E8Sensor Supply Voltage Circuit 3 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP06E8No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP06E8No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06E8Sensor Power Supply 'C' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP06E8No description available Powertrain
OpelP06E8No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06E8No description available Powertrain
SaabP06E8No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06E8Sensor power supply 'C' circuit high 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06E8 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06E800The power supply for circuit 30c has a malfunction. Circuit short to battery.Crash Sensor Voltage - Too High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E815Sensor Power Supply 'C' Circuit High BrandPowertrain

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