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P1006 Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations)

6 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:BMWDodgeMINIPSAVAG

BMW

1 interpretation
P1006
WT self - test - out of range, bank 1 BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the WT self - test value was outside the valid range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

Mechanical fault

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1006
Battery Power Off Circuit High Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Battery Power Off circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

MINI

1 interpretation
P1006
Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Sensor Guide MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Sensor Guide circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

PSA

2 interpretations
P1006
Signal fault track 1 variable valve lift position sensor : Coherence PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Signal fault track 1 variable valve lift position sensor was not coherent with related operating data. Documented for the Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1006
Signal fault track 1 variable valve lift position sensor : Coherence PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Signal fault track 1 variable valve lift position sensor was not coherent with related operating data. Documented for the Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi)

VAG

1 interpretation
P1006
Torque Difference Cylinder 3: Limit Value Exceeded VAG · engine Data confidence 84%

The control module detected that the monitored Torque Difference Cylinder 3: Limit Value value exceeded the calibrated threshold. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17414. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Injector(s) leaky/dirty
  • Compression loss

Recommended checks

  • Check Injector(s)
  • Check Compression
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1006

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

006

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1006

What does P1006 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module detected that the WT self - test value was outside the valid range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1006 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1006 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, MINI, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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