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P006B

MAP - Exhaust Pressure Correlation

The relationship between manifold absolute pressure and exhaust back pressure is implausible. One of the two pressure sensors is faulty or there is a major leak in either path.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Exhaust back-pressure sensor faultyCommon
  • DPF or exhaust path leakPossible

Parts involved

  • MAP Sensor
  • Exhaust Pressure Sensor

P006B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.