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PowertrainP06E9

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

The starter is implausible

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

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 CVP06E9No description available Powertrain
DaewooP06E9No description available Powertrain
DFFSP06E9Starter failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP06E9Engine starter performance failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP06E9Starter damaged BrandPowertrain
EOBDP06E9Motorstarter ytelse BrandPowertrain
FordP06E9Starter non-engagement BrandPowertrain
GMP06E9No description available Powertrain
HoldenP06E9Starter Performance BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP06E9No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06E9Engine Starter Performance BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP06E9Engine Starter Performance BrandPowertrain
MazdaP06E9Starter non-engagement BrandPowertrain
OpelP06E9No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06E9No description available Powertrain
PorscheP06E9No description available Powertrain
SaabP06E9No description available Powertrain
SubaruP06E9No description available Powertrain
TataP06E9No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06E9The starter is implausible 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 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06E9 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06E900The starter of the combustion engine has a malfunction. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP06E900Starter motor driving failure BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E901The starter of the combustion engine has a malfunction. There is a general electrical fault. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E9FDNo description available Powertrain
SprinterP06E9FDNo description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E9FENo description available Powertrain
SprinterP06E9FENo description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06E9FFNo description available Powertrain
SprinterP06E9FFNo description available Powertrain

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