PowertrainP016B
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Closed loop air/fuel ratio control at limit - system too rich
Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This code is in the fuel, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature faults.
2Common causes
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Have it diagnosed if the engine runs badly or the code keeps returning. Because this range includes coolant temperature sensors, watch the temperature gauge: if it climbs into the red, or the engine overheats or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 12
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P016B | Closed loop air/fuel ratio control at limit - system too rich Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Holden | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Honda | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P016B | Closed Loop Air/Fuel Ratio Control At Limit - System Too Rich Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P016B | No description available | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P016B | Closed loop air/fuel ratio control at limit - system too rich Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 1
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P016B and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche | P016B00 | r die betroffene Bank eingetragen 'Lambdaregelung am Limit, Gemisch zu mager / zu fett' Brand | Powertrain |
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