P061B

Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

The Check Engine light comes on
Incorrect automatic transmission behavior when accelerating
Unstable traction with constant pedal position
The traction control system (TCS) activates without reason
Emergency mode or reduction in maximum power

Causes

Error in the torque calculation algorithm in the ECU firmware
Severe engine wear that changed its actual characteristics
Incorrect data from several sensors simultaneously
Air leaks in the intake tract
Internal ECU fault

How to Fix

Check for technical bulletins (TSBs) and ECU firmware updates
Read data from all sensors - MAF, MAP, TPS - evaluate their correctness
Check the intake tract for air leaks
Carry out a compression test to rule out significant engine wear
Update the ECU firmware if there is an official update
If repeated - ECU diagnostics

Related codes

P061A P0100 P0101 P0606 P060A