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PowertrainP0C66

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Generator position sensor circuit 'A' low

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

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 CVP0C66No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0C66Generatorlägesgivarkrets 'A' låg BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0C66No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0C66No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0C66No description available Powertrain
SaabP0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0C66Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0C66No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP0C66Generator position sensor circuit 'A' 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0C66 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0C6600Generator Position Sensor Circuit 'A' Low. BrandPowertrain

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