PowertrainP06FC

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Glow plug control module 2 to PCM communication circuit

7 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

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?

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 7

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P06FC	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P06FC	Hehkutulien ohjausmoduuli 2 ja PCM -viestintäpiiri Brand	Powertrain
Isuzu	P06FC	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P06FC	88Glow Plug Control Module 2 to PCM Communication Circuit - Bus off Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P06FC	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P06FC	Glow plug control module 2 to PCM communication circuit Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P06FC	Glow plug control module 2: electrical Malfuction (Comms to ECU); Open or short to plus 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P06FC and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P06FC00	Glow plug control unit CAN fault Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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