P061F OBD II Trouble Code Internal Control Module Brake Signal Performance

How to easily diagnose, repair, and info on causes of a P061F trouble code that indicates a detected internal control module error with the brake signal.

Symptoms of P061F OBD II Trouble Code

  • Limited or no acceleration
  • Stuck throttle (at any RPM)
  • Multiple drivability issues
  • Reduction in fuel efficiency
  • Rough idle or stall (especially at idle)

Common Causes of P061F OBD II Trouble Code

  • Faulty DBW actuator motor
  • Open or shorted circuit or connectors in the CAN harness
  • Insufficient control module ground
  • Defective TPS or APP sensor
  • Defective controller or programming error
  • Open or shorted circuits between the TPS/APP sensor and the PCM

Severity of P061F OBD II Trouble Code

Internal control module processor codes should be categorized as severe. A stored code P061F could result in serious drivability and fuel efficiency issues, suddenly and without warning.