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Diagnostic reference · P06B3

P06B3

Sensor Power Supply B Circuit/Open

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P06B3 means Sensor Power Supply B Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For P06B3, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P06B3 reports the sensor as open.

Check these first

  • A broken or chafed wire in the reference B harness run
  • Corroded connector pins interrupting supply B
  • A shorted sensor on supply B pulling the voltage low
  • Water intrusion into a sensor connector on circuit B
  • An internal PCM supply driver fault

What to do next

  1. Check the reference B voltage at each sensor on the circuit
  2. Inspect connectors on supply B for corrosion, water, or pushed pins
  3. Unplug sensors one at a time to find the one dragging the supply down
  4. Check the reference B wiring for opens and shorts
  5. Repair the fault, then clear and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.