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PowertrainP1612

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Immobilizer no or wrong signal

39 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 39

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1612Lambda/O2 Sensor Heater (Bank 1, Sensor 2) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP1612IMM_No Response BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1612No description available Powertrain
BMWP1612no signal from instrument cluster BrandPowertrain
BYDP1612Slop sensor fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1612Challenge Request Failed BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP1612No description available Powertrain
DaewooP1612NATS Malfunction BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1612Internal IC system 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1612Challenge request failed BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1612Challenge request failed BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1612Challenge Request Failed BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1612Juhtseade BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1612Challenge Request Failed BrandPowertrain
GMP1612NATS Malfunction BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1612Challenge request failed BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1612Challenge request failed BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1612Immobilizer No Signal BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1612No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1612No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1612No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1612No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1612EEPROM fail BrandPowertrain
NissanP1612No description available Powertrain
OpelP1612NATS Malfunction BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1612Internal IC system 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1612No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1612No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1612EEPROM fail BrandPowertrain
SaabP1612NATS Malfunction BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1612Challenge request failed BrandPowertrain
SmartP1612No description available Powertrain
SprinterP1612ENV_ _Datum4 BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1612No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1612No Signal from Immobilizer Control Module BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP1612PEPS no response BrandPowertrain
TataP1612Cylinder 1-4 Injector HSD BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1612Immobilizer no or wrong signal BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1612Engine control module incorrectly coded; Defective BrandPowertrain

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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1612 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP161200Sensor Ansaugluftdruck elektrischer Fehler Signalpegel High BrandPowertrain
SprinterP161200Sensor Ansaugluftdruck elektrischer Fehler Signalpegel High BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP161200Injector bank #1 malfunction - high voltage BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP161200No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP161201CAN communication malfunction: GWM EEM BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP161287CAN: TCU message not received (time out) BrandPowertrain

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