Macbook Pro (15" Retina Late 2013) kernel_task CPU overloads and Apple Hardware Test returns PFM006 and PPN001 codes

Flaviano.reis wrote:

I have the same problem with codes PPN001 and PFM006, Hey apple this is a very expensive machine, please we need a Recall.

MacBook Pro Retina 15" mid 2015

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So glad to have found this! My brand new MBP Retina (Late 2013, Custom Config) is experiencing the exact same problem and I was able to get the same test codes from the diagnostic test.

Can't wait to get this resolved. This seems like a rare issue.

Apple Hardware test declares PFM006 error which is a thermal sensor error. What is basically happening is that kernel is stuck starting and stopping computer intermittently to allow it to cool. So it hogs all cpu resources. However computer is not running hot, SMC Fan controller shows 40-41 degrees Celsius.

Does anyone on this forum know if doing a similar repair will solve my MBA problem? i.e. replacing top case $100 part as opposed to logicboard $300 part... would solve it? Oerwise machine works flawlessly except for a pop up that says an USB port is drawing too much current but apparently this too is directly related to the thermal sensor malfunction.

Can the thermal sensor itself be changed?

Exactly the same problem for me.
I do the same test that i found on google and nothing can help.
Same question, is it possible to replace only the defect sensor?
Is it possible ti desactivate this sensor (by managing fan control with a software?

Thanks for help, my mac is not usable, this is a big bug.

the same problem

how to fix it?

fans began constantly spin at max speed even just when turn on. When I opened Activity Monitor it showed that process kernel_task heavily loads CPU (300%)

the same - PFM006 (SMC related code) and PPN001 code.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), OS X (10.10.5)

Pls help

Same problem here, .....

the same - PFM006 (SMC related code) and PPN001 code.

MacBookAir6,2 (13-inch, Late 2014), OS X (10.10.5)

Starts to look like a common issue!

Poor quality sensor(s) or bug?!

Anyone?

Hello everyone,

I have the same problem....Mine is mpbr 2014 mid, just over the warranty of one year...very sad.

This issue detroyed all my expectation to an apple product. Apple should recall the machines to repair it...

i have an MacBook Air 13" 2013 with THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!!! please help, what can i do ???

According to UtenkovD's reply, there was a problem with the temperature sensors. So I would suggest you do what UtenkovD did and take your Mac into an Apple store or an Authorized Apple repair provider and have it evaluated and repaired.

Same problem with my MBA mid 2013. A recall should be the honest decision from Mac, but...

I have the same problem with codes PPN001 and PFM006, Hey apple this is a very expensive machine, please we need a Recall.

MacBook Pro Retina 15" mid 2015

hi flaviano,

I have the same problem since 10.6.

Could you fix it? Let's contact to solve the problem togehter.

Hi Tino,

I just disabled the sleep option. I don't want to pay for this issue; this is an Apple Inc. problem.