OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P02E6 Diesel Intake Air Flow A Position Sensor Circuit
A general electrical fault is reported on diesel intake throttle A position sensor — open, shorted, or out of plausibility.
Is it safe to drive with P02E6?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPosition sensor failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Diesel Intake Throttle, Diesel Intake Throttle Position Sensor
Related codes
- P2396Diesel Intake Air Flow B Position Sensor Circuit
- P02E3Diesel Intake Air Flow A Control Circuit High
- P02E4Diesel Intake Air Flow A Control Stuck Open
- P02E5Diesel Intake Air Flow A Control Stuck Closed
- P02E7Diesel Intake Air Flow A Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P02E8Diesel Intake Air Flow A Position Sensor Circuit Low
- P02E9Diesel Intake Air Flow A Position Sensor Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.