OBD Guide

P06AD

Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–667 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The scanner shows abnormally low ECU temperature
  • Possible emergency operation or erroneous limitation due to false “cold” temperature
  • Unstable operation of engine systems
  • Random errors in the operation of the ECU

Causes

  • Temperature sensor B internal circuit short to ground
  • Degradation or damage to the temperature sensor on the ECU board
  • Exposure to moisture on the ECU board
  • Damage from overheating or electrostatic discharge
  • Manufacturing defect or long-term degradation of a component

How to Fix

  1. Read all error codes, record ECU temperature data from the scanner
  2. Check the operating conditions - whether there was evidence of overheating or moisture ingress
  3. Inspect the ECU connectors for corrosion and traces of moisture.
  4. Send the ECU for diagnostics to an electronics repair shop
  5. If damage to the sensor is confirmed, repair the board
  6. If repair is impossible, replace the ECU with flashing

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