OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0006 Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit Low
Control voltage of fuel shutoff valve A is below the expected range, typically caused by a short to ground or low-resistance fault in the solenoid circuit.
Is it safe to drive with P0006?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to ground
- PossibleShutoff solenoid internal short
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Fuel Shutoff Valve, Shutoff Wiring
Related codes
- P2666Fuel Shutoff Valve B Control Circuit Low
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator A Control Circuit High
- P0005Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open
- P0007Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit High
- P0008Engine Position System Performance Bank 1
- P0009Engine Position System Performance Bank 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.