OBD Guide

P0C6D

Generator Position Sensor Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable generator operation
  • Voltage fluctuations in the on-board network
  • Battery charge lamp lights up
  • Engine power dips
  • Errors in other electronic systems

Causes

  • Damage to the wiring to the generator position sensor
  • Malfunction of the position sensor itself
  • Poor contact in sensor circuit connectors
  • Problems with the generator
  • Short circuit in the sensor circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check the resistance of the position sensor
  4. Replace the generator position sensor if necessary
  5. Check generator operation

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