P106D Diagnostic Trouble Code

P106D is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a P106D diagnostic trouble code may include:

Carbon Buildup on O2 Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
Hesitation upon acceleration
Rich or lean exhaust

Possible Causes :

The Mass Airflow sensor will also cause this problem. Mass Airflow circuit malfunction.
Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications

Repair Processes :

Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender. Oxygen sensors signal the engine management computer the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust, which is used in determining and controlling the fuel ratio. It should be pretty close to battery voltage (12 volts). If not, then this is the circuit that has the problem.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P106D is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before P106D.

Fortunately, P106D is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P106D Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P106D Volvo 262
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P106D Bristol 405 COURTESY LAMP OUTPUT Ckt Short to Battery
P106D Chevrolet Aveo 2 Driver Memory Power Switch Indicator Circuit Short to Battery
P106D Peugeot 907 Electrodrive Fan 2 Operational Failure (Passenger Side)
P106D Benz 37 Boost Calibration High