OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P006A MAP - Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 1
The expected relationship between manifold absolute pressure (MAP) and mass airflow (MAF) on bank 1 is violated. One of the two sensors is reading incorrectly.
Is it safe to drive with P006A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyMAF sensor contaminated
- Most likelyIntake/vacuum leak
- PossibleMAP sensor reading drifted
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Map Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Intake System
Related codes
- P00B8MAP - Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 2
- P0067Air Assisted Injector Control Circuit High
- P0068MAP/MAF - Throttle Position Correlation
- P0069Manifold Absolute Pressure - Barometric Pressure Correlation
- P006BMAP - Exhaust Pressure Correlation
- P006CMAP - Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Correlation
- P006DBarometric Pressure - Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Correlation Bank 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.