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OBD-II · CODE FAMILY

Codes P16xx — what they mean

P16xx is a family of 99 manufacturer-specific OBD2 codes covering powertrain and electrical faults. Each P16xx code below links to its own page with causes, diagnosis and the parts to fix it.

99 codesPowertrain systems
Car dashboard with warning lights on
FAMILY
RangeP1600–P1699
Codes99
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CodeMeaning — click to open the code pageSystemSeverity
P1600PCM Battery → /auto/codes/p1600/
PCM Battery
PowertrainMedium
P1601Serial Communication Problem With Devise 1 → /auto/codes/p1601/
Serial Communication Problem With Devise 1
PowertrainMedium
P1602Control Module Self Test Control Module Defective → /auto/codes/p1602/
Control Module Self Test Control Module Defective
PowertrainMedium
P1603Control Module Self Test Torque Monitoring → /auto/codes/p1603/
Control Module Self Test Torque Monitoring
PowertrainMedium
P1604Control Module Self Test Speed Monitoring → /auto/codes/p1604/
Control Module Self Test Speed Monitoring
PowertrainMedium
P1605Loss OF HVAX Serial Data → /auto/codes/p1605/
Loss OF HVAX Serial Data
PowertrainMedium
P1606Serial Communication Problem With Device 6 → /auto/codes/p1606/
Serial Communication Problem With Device 6
PowertrainMedium
P1607ECM Internal Circuit Failure A → /auto/codes/p1607/
ECM Internal Circuit Failure A
PowertrainMedium
P1608ECM Internal Circuit Failure B → /auto/codes/p1608/
ECM Internal Circuit Failure B
PowertrainMedium
P1609Serial Communicating Link EML → /auto/codes/p1609/
Serial Communicating Link EML
PowertrainMedium
P1610Loss Of PZM Serial Data → /auto/codes/p1610/
Loss Of PZM Serial Data
PowertrainMedium
P1611Serial Communicating Link Transmission Control Module → /auto/codes/p1611/
Serial Communicating Link Transmission Control Module
PowertrainMedium
P1612Loss OF IPM Serial Data → /auto/codes/p1612/
Loss OF IPM Serial Data
PowertrainMedium
P1613Loss Of DIM Serial Data → /auto/codes/p1613/
Loss Of DIM Serial Data
PowertrainMedium
P1614Loss Of RIM Serial Data → /auto/codes/p1614/
Loss Of RIM Serial Data
PowertrainMedium
P1615Loss Of VTD Serial Data → /auto/codes/p1615/
Loss Of VTD Serial Data
PowertrainMedium
P1616Chassis Accelerator Sensor Signal Low Voltage → /auto/codes/p1616/
Chassis Accelerator Sensor Signal Low Voltage
PowertrainMedium
P1617Engine Oil Level Switch Circuit → /auto/codes/p1617/
Engine Oil Level Switch Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1618SBDS Interactive Codes → /auto/codes/p1618/
SBDS Interactive Codes
PowertrainMedium
P1619MAP Cooling Control Circuit Signal Low → /auto/codes/p1619/
MAP Cooling Control Circuit Signal Low
PowertrainMedium
P1620MAP Cooling Control Circuit Signal High → /auto/codes/p1620/
MAP Cooling Control Circuit Signal High
PowertrainMedium
P1621PCM Memory Performance → /auto/codes/p1621/
PCM Memory Performance
PowertrainMedium
P1622MAP Cooling Control Circuit Electrical → /auto/codes/p1622/
MAP Cooling Control Circuit Electrical
PowertrainMedium
P1623Pedal Position Sensor Potentiometer Supply → /auto/codes/p1623/
Pedal Position Sensor Potentiometer Supply
PowertrainMedium
P1624Pedal Position Sensor Potentiometer Supply Channel 1 Electri → /auto/codes/p1624/
Pedal Position Sensor Potentiometer Supply Channel 1 Electrical
PowertrainMedium
P1625Pedal Position Sensor Potentiometer Supply Channel 2 Electri → /auto/codes/p1625/
Pedal Position Sensor Potentiometer Supply Channel 2 Electrical
PowertrainMedium
P1626Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Signal Lost → /auto/codes/p1626/
Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Signal Lost
PowertrainMedium
P1627A/D Performance → /auto/codes/p1627/
A/D Performance
PowertrainMedium
P1628ECT Pull-Up Resistor → /auto/codes/p1628/
ECT Pull-Up Resistor
PowertrainMedium
P1629Theft Deterrent System Cranking Signal → /auto/codes/p1629/
Theft Deterrent System Cranking Signal
PowertrainMedium
P1630Theft Deterrent Learn Mode Active → /auto/codes/p1630/
Theft Deterrent Learn Mode Active
PowertrainMedium
P1631Theft Deterrent Start Enable Signal Not Correct → /auto/codes/p1631/
Theft Deterrent Start Enable Signal Not Correct
PowertrainMedium
P1632Throttle Valve Adaptation Adaptation Condition Not Met → /auto/codes/p1632/
Throttle Valve Adaptation Adaptation Condition Not Met
PowertrainMedium
P1633Throttle Valve Adaptation Limp Home Position → /auto/codes/p1633/
Throttle Valve Adaptation Limp Home Position
PowertrainMedium
P1634Throttle Valve Adaptation Spring Test Failed → /auto/codes/p1634/
Throttle Valve Adaptation Spring Test Failed
PowertrainMedium
P1635Throttle Valve Adaptation Lower Mechanical Stop Not Adapted → /auto/codes/p1635/
Throttle Valve Adaptation Lower Mechanical Stop Not Adapted
PowertrainMedium
P1636Throttle Valve Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1636/
Throttle Valve Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1637Throttle Valve Position Control Control Deviation → /auto/codes/p1637/
Throttle Valve Position Control Control Deviation
PowertrainMedium
P1638Throttle Valve Position Control Throttle Stuck Temporarily → /auto/codes/p1638/
Throttle Valve Position Control Throttle Stuck Temporarily
PowertrainMedium
P1639Throttle Valve Position Control Throttle Stuck Permanently → /auto/codes/p1639/
Throttle Valve Position Control Throttle Stuck Permanently
PowertrainMedium
P1640Internal Control Module ROM RAM Error → /auto/codes/p1640/
Internal Control Module ROM RAM Error
PowertrainMedium
P1641FC Relay 1 Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1641/
FC Relay 1 Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1642FC Relay 2 And 3 Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1642/
FC Relay 2 And 3 Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1643Engine Speed Output Circuit → /auto/codes/p1643/
Engine Speed Output Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1644TP Output Circuit → /auto/codes/p1644/
TP Output Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1645EVAP Solenoid Output Circuit → /auto/codes/p1645/
EVAP Solenoid Output Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1646Driver 1 Line 6 → /auto/codes/p1646/
Driver 1 Line 6
PowertrainMedium
P1647Driver 1 Line 7 → /auto/codes/p1647/
Driver 1 Line 7
PowertrainMedium
P1648Knock Sensor Input Chip → /auto/codes/p1648/
Knock Sensor Input Chip
PowertrainMedium
P1649Fuel Injection Pump Module → /auto/codes/p1649/
Fuel Injection Pump Module
PowertrainMedium
P1650Driver 2 Input High Voltage → /auto/codes/p1650/
Driver 2 Input High Voltage
PowertrainMedium
P1651Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1651/
Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1652Powertrain Induced Chassis Pitch Output Circuit → /auto/codes/p1652/
Powertrain Induced Chassis Pitch Output Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1653Oil Level Lamp Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1653/
Oil Level Lamp Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1654Service Throttle Soon Lamp Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1654/
Service Throttle Soon Lamp Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1655TMA Or TMB Signal Line Fault → /auto/codes/p1655/
TMA Or TMB Signal Line Fault
PowertrainMedium
P1656Automatic Transmission System Malfunction → /auto/codes/p1656/
Automatic Transmission System Malfunction
PowertrainMedium
P16571-4 Upshift Solenoid Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1657/
1-4 Upshift Solenoid Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1658Starter Enable Relay Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1658/
Starter Enable Relay Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1660A/T FI Data Line Failure → /auto/codes/p1660/
A/T FI Data Line Failure
PowertrainMedium
P1661MIL Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1661/
MIL Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1662Cruise Control Inhibit Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1662/
Cruise Control Inhibit Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1663Oil Life Lamp Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1663/
Oil Life Lamp Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P16641-4 Upshift Lamp Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1664/
1-4 Upshift Lamp Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1665Driver 3 Line 5 → /auto/codes/p1665/
Driver 3 Line 5
PowertrainMedium
P1666Driver 3 Line 6 → /auto/codes/p1666/
Driver 3 Line 6
PowertrainMedium
P1667Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1667/
Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1668PCM IDM Communications Error → /auto/codes/p1668/
PCM IDM Communications Error
PowertrainMedium
P1669ABS Unit Expected → /auto/codes/p1669/
ABS Unit Expected
PowertrainMedium
P1670Driver 4 → /auto/codes/p1670/
Driver 4
PowertrainMedium
P1671A/T FI Data Line No Signal → /auto/codes/p1671/
A/T FI Data Line No Signal
PowertrainMedium
P1672A/T FI Data Line Failure → /auto/codes/p1672/
A/T FI Data Line Failure
PowertrainMedium
P1673Engine Hot Lamp Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1673/
Engine Hot Lamp Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1674Tachometer Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1674/
Tachometer Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1675EVAP Vent Solenoid Control Circuit → /auto/codes/p1675/
EVAP Vent Solenoid Control Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1676Traction Control System FI Data Line No Signal → /auto/codes/p1676/
Traction Control System FI Data Line No Signal
PowertrainMedium
P1677Traction Control System FI Data Line Failure → /auto/codes/p1677/
Traction Control System FI Data Line Failure
PowertrainMedium
P1678FPTDR Signal Line Failure → /auto/codes/p1678/
FPTDR Signal Line Failure
PowertrainMedium
P1679Drive By Wire MIL Circuit Open Circuit → /auto/codes/p1679/
Drive By Wire MIL Circuit Open Circuit
PowertrainMedium
P1680Driver 5 → /auto/codes/p1680/
Driver 5
PowertrainMedium
P1681A/T FI Signal A Low Input → /auto/codes/p1681/
A/T FI Signal A Low Input
PowertrainMedium
P1682A/T FI Signal A High Input → /auto/codes/p1682/
A/T FI Signal A High Input
PowertrainMedium
P1683Driver 5 Line 3 → /auto/codes/p1683/
Driver 5 Line 3
PowertrainMedium
P1684Some trouble codes are considered generic and the meaning is → /auto/codes/p1684/
Some trouble codes are considered generic and the meaning is the same for most types of vehicles. Other codes can be specific to the manufacturer, suc
PowertrainMedium
P1685Driver 5 Line 5 → /auto/codes/p1685/
Driver 5 Line 5
PowertrainMedium
P1686A/T FI Signal B Low Input → /auto/codes/p1686/
A/T FI Signal B Low Input
PowertrainMedium
P1687A/T FI Signal B High Input → /auto/codes/p1687/
A/T FI Signal B High Input
PowertrainMedium
P1688Internal Fuel Injection Pump Controller Failure → /auto/codes/p1688/
Internal Fuel Injection Pump Controller Failure
PowertrainMedium
P1689Delivered Torque Circuit Fault → /auto/codes/p1689/
Delivered Torque Circuit Fault
PowertrainMedium
P1690Traction Control System STB Line Failure → /auto/codes/p1690/
Traction Control System STB Line Failure
PowertrainMedium
P1691Coolant Gage Circuit Low Voltage → /auto/codes/p1691/
Coolant Gage Circuit Low Voltage
PowertrainMedium
P1692Coolant Gage Circuit High Voltage → /auto/codes/p1692/
Coolant Gage Circuit High Voltage
PowertrainMedium
P1693Tachometer Circuit Low Voltage → /auto/codes/p1693/
Tachometer Circuit Low Voltage
PowertrainMedium
P1694Tachometer Circuit High Voltag → /auto/codes/p1694/
Tachometer Circuit High Voltag
PowertrainMedium
P1695Remote Keyless Entry Circuit Low → /auto/codes/p1695/
Remote Keyless Entry Circuit Low
PowertrainMedium
P1696Traction Control Fuel Cut Signal Low Input → /auto/codes/p1696/
Traction Control Fuel Cut Signal Low Input
PowertrainMedium
P1697Traction Control Fuel Cut Signal High Input → /auto/codes/p1697/
Traction Control Fuel Cut Signal High Input
PowertrainMedium
P1698No CCD Messages Received From PCM → /auto/codes/p1698/
No CCD Messages Received From PCM
PowertrainMedium
P1699No CCD J1850 Messages Received From The Climate Control Modu → /auto/codes/p1699/
No CCD J1850 Messages Received From The Climate Control Module (CCM)
PowertrainMedium

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