What P0106 means
Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0106:
| BMW | Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance |
| FORD | MAP/BP Sensor Range/Performance Problem |
| HONDA | Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Range/Performance Problem |
| MITSUBISHI | Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem; BARO./MAP sensor range |
| NISSAN | Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) System Performance |
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