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PowertrainP06ED

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine rpm output circuit low

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP06EDNo description available Powertrain
DaewooP06EDNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP06EDEngine rpm output circuit low BrandPowertrain
GMP06EDNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP06EDEngine Speed Output Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP06EDNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP06EDEngine RPM Output Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP06EDNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP06EDNo description available Powertrain
SaabP06EDNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP06EDEngine rpm output circuit low 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 P06ED and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP06ED00The output signal for engine speed has a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP06ED11The output signal for engine speed has a short circuit to ground. There is a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain

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