P0699
Sensor Reference Voltage C Circuit High
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$11–889 (est.)
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Inflated readings from group C sensors
- Unstable engine operation
- Multiple sensor error codes
- Malfunction of engine control systems
Causes
- Short circuit of reference line C to power line
- Faulty sensor with internal short to power
- Internal fault of the ECU reference voltage stabilizer
- Wiring damage
- Extraneous voltage in the sensor circuit of group C
How to Fix
- Read all OBD-II codes and record the complete list
- Measure the voltage on reference line C (norm: 5 V, tolerance ±0.2 V)
- Identify all sensors of group C according to the electrical diagram
- Turn off the sensors one by one and monitor the voltage change
- Repair short to power or replace faulty sensor
- If the external circuits are in good condition, replace the ECU
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