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OBD II Fault Code P16A1 :

Description of Fault code P16A1

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) INTERNAL CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

Possible failuer P16A1

  • Engine Control Module (ECM) internal (EEPROM)

Diagnostic Procedure using AutoHex II Scan Tool

  • The built-in diagnostic data in the EEPROM internal conflicts.
  • Reading the data from the EEPROM is abnormal.
  • Writing the data from the EEPROM is abnormal.
  • When the message of the EEPROM is judged as wrong, the predetermined alternative value is output.

Test Conditions using AutoHex tester

  • During the access to the EEPROM

Clear Fault codes Conditions

  • The built-in diagnostic data in the EEPROM internal conflicts.
  • Reading the data from the EEPROM is abnormal.
  • Writing the data from the EEPROM is abnormal.
  • When the message of the EEPROM is judged as wrong, the predetermined alternative value is output.

MIL Status

  • Check Engine Light ON

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Note:

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  • This fault code is a GERENRIC fault code, some cars may change the meaning of this fault code.
    To get the accurate fault code description you may use AutoHex II

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