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PowertrainP1659

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reversing lamp relay circuit voltage high

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1659No description available Powertrain
BYDP1659Safety 2 valve adaptation unfinished BrandPowertrain
CheryP1659SVS lamp output fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1659Engine coolant blower motor, speed 1 - short to positive BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1659Reversing lamp relay circuit voltage high BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1659Coolant Fan Control 1: Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1659Fartpilot BrandPowertrain
FordP1659No description available Powertrain
GeelyP1659SVS Indicator Light Diagnosis BrandPowertrain
GMP1659Engine overspeed lamp control circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1659No description available Powertrain
HondaP1659T/C shudder, Update BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1659No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1659No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1659No description available Powertrain
MazdaP1659No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1659No description available Powertrain
NissanP1659No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1659No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1659No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1659No description available Powertrain
SaabP1659Stromkr Warnleuchte überh MotDrehz BrandPowertrain
TataP1659No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1659Reversing lamp relay circuit voltage high 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1659 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP165900Engine mount control malfunction (short to GND) BrandPowertrain

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