PowertrainP1683
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Driver 5 Line 3
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
- Sensor or actuator fault
- Wiring or connector fault
- Vacuum or intake leak
- Fuel or ignition problem
- Control module fault
3Can I drive?
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 27
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAIC Motor | P1683 | Airbag signal implausible Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P1683 | EV1 gear not in place Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P1683 | Cruise Indicator Light Drive Circuit Short to Ground Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P1683 | Driver 5 Line 3 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P1683 | Airbag communication information implausible Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P1683 | Cruise Indicator Light Drive Circuit Short to Ground Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P1683 | Rialú luas Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Geely | P1683 | Airbag signal implausible Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P1683 | Driver 5 Line 3 Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P1683 | Cruise control indicator lamp short to ground Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P1683 | Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Motor Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P1683 | Metering oil pump temperature sensor circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P1683 | Relative Fuel Mass/Injection Time Correlation Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Opel | P1683 | Driver 5 Line 3 Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P1683 | Endstufe Klimaluefter max Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P1683 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P1683 | Driver 5 Line 3 Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P1683 | Crash shut-down triggered Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P1683 | No description available | 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 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1683 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P168300 | OBD Starter Control Unit Fehler 5 Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P168300 | OBD Starter Control Unit Fehler 5 Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P168300 | CAN communication error or missing information from the ECU to the GCU Brand | Powertrain |
6Related codes
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