PowertrainP06E9
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
The starter is implausible
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
- Engine control module fault
- Power or ground connection problem
- Low battery or charging voltage
- Wiring short or open circuit
- Software or memory fault
3Can I drive?
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
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P06E9 | Starter failure Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P06E9 | Engine starter performance failure Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P06E9 | Starter damaged Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P06E9 | Motorstarter ytelse Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P06E9 | Starter non-engagement Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Holden | P06E9 | Starter Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P06E9 | Engine Starter Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P06E9 | Engine Starter Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P06E9 | Starter non-engagement Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Tata | P06E9 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P06E9 | The starter is implausible Brand | Powertrain |
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.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P06E900 | The starter of the combustion engine has a malfunction. Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P06E900 | Starter motor driving failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06E901 | The starter of the combustion engine has a malfunction. There is a general electrical fault. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06E9FD | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P06E9FD | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06E9FE | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P06E9FE | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P06E9FF | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P06E9FF | No description available | Powertrain |
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