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P006C

MAP - Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Correlation

The relationship between manifold absolute pressure and turbocharger inlet pressure is implausible. Indicates a leak between turbo inlet and intake manifold or a sensor fault.

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

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Significant power loss / limp mode
  • Possible blue or black smoke from exhaust
  • Whistling or hissing sound from intake

Common causes

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

  • Charge pipe leak between turbo and intakeCommon

Parts involved

  • MAP Sensor
  • Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor
  • Charge Pipe

P006C 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.