OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
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.
Is it safe to drive with P006C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCharge pipe leak between turbo and intake
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Significant power loss / limp mode
- Possible blue or black smoke from exhaust
- Whistling or hissing sound from intake
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, Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor, Charge Pipe
Related codes
- P0069Manifold Absolute Pressure - Barometric Pressure Correlation
- P006AMAP - Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 1
- P006BMAP - Exhaust Pressure Correlation
- P006DBarometric Pressure - Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Correlation Bank 1
- P006ETurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control A Supply Voltage Circuit Low
- P006FTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control A Supply Voltage Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.