P060F OBD II Trouble Code Internal Control Module Coolant Temperature Performance

How to easily diagnose, repair, and info on causes of a P060F trouble code that indicates a detected internal performance error with the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor circuit.

Symptoms of P060F OBD II Trouble Code

  • Drivability issues (especially at start-up)
  • Harsh or erratic automatic transmission shifting
  • Reduction in fuel efficiency
  • Rough idle or stall (especially at idle)
  • Hesitation upon acceleration

Common Causes of P060F OBD II Trouble Code

  • Causes for this code may include:
  • Defective controller or programming error
  • Open or shorted circuit or connectors in the CAN harness
  • Insufficient control module ground
  • Defective ECT sensor
  • Corroded electrical (ECT) connector
  • Open or shorted circuits between the ECT sensor and the PCM

Severity of P060F OBD II Trouble Code

Internal control module processor codes should be categorized as severe. A stored code P060F could result in serious drivability and fuel efficiency issues, suddenly and without warning.