Jeep P061B
P061B00 DTC may set after driving on snow/ice in 2WD and Traction Control System (TCS) turned off. • P06A300 Sensor Reference Voltage /H11033D/H11033Circuit/Open. • P069700
Quick answer
For a 2021 Jeep Wrangler in the US equipped with the 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo PHEV engine (sales code ECX), P061B-00 may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The referenced manufacturer communication says P061B-00 may set after driving on snow or ice in 2WD with Traction Control System (TCS) turned off.
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1. What does P061B mean?
For a 2021 Jeep Wrangler in the US equipped with the 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo PHEV engine (sales code ECX), P061B-00 may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The referenced manufacturer communication says P061B-00 may set after driving on snow or ice in 2WD with Traction Control System (TCS) turned off.
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence identifies P061B-00 as “Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance.” The manufacturer communication specifically notes that this DTC may set after driving on snow/ice in 2WD with TCS turned off. The same communication describes a software update and also lists P06A3-00 and P0697-00 as DTCs that may be found during investigation.
3. What system is affected?
Internal control module torque-calculation performance. A more specific system assignment is not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Severity is not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
- P061B-00 may be found during diagnostic investigation.
6. Possible causes
- The manufacturer communication notes that P061B-00 may set after driving on snow/ice in 2WD with TCS turned off.
- Any additional cause is not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Whether the vehicle can be driven is not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Whether the vehicle can be charged is not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Record whether the code occurred after driving on snow or ice in 2WD with TCS turned off.
- Arrange diagnosis by a qualified Jeep service facility if the MIL is illuminated.
- Do not attempt high-voltage repair procedures.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Have a qualified technician retrieve and document stored DTCs.
- Check for the applicable manufacturer software update described in the referenced communication.
- Further troubleshooting steps are not established by verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Jeep-authorized service facility for diagnosis and to determine whether the applicable software update applies.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm the vehicle is a 2021 Jeep Wrangler for the US market equipped with the 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo PHEV engine (sales code ECX).
- Retrieve diagnostic trouble codes, including P061B-00, P06A3-00, and P0697-00 if present.
- Determine whether the manufacturer software update in NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10229143 applies.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The verified manufacturer communication describes a software update.
- The exact repair outcome, procedure, and effectiveness for an individual vehicle are not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Jeep Wrangler · 2021 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10229143: 0805622, published March 12, 2022. It applies to specified 2021 US Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with the 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo PHEV engine (sales code ECX) and describes a software update. It notes that P061B-00 may set after driving on snow/ice in 2WD with TCS turned off.
16. Recall information
- No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10229143: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10229143-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P061B-00 mean in the supplied Jeep evidence?
It is identified as “Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance.”
When may P061B-00 set?
The manufacturer communication states it may set after driving on snow or ice in 2WD with TCS turned off.
Which vehicles are identified in the evidence?
2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles in the US equipped with the 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo PHEV engine, sales code ECX.
Is a software update mentioned?
Yes. The official manufacturer communication describes a software update.