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P1598 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

5 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1598
VVT overload protection, control motor - current high, bank 1 BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the current in the VVT overload protection, control motor circuit was above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Mechanical fault
  • servo motor short circuit
  • servo motor shorted to ground

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1598
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor - high input Chrysler · climate_control Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the A/C refrigerant pressure signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • A/C refrigerant pressure sensor

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1598
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor - high input Dodge · climate_control Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the A/C refrigerant pressure signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • A/C refrigerant pressure sensor

MINI

1 interpretation
P1598
Idle Air Control Actuator 2 Random Access Memory Error MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Idle Air Control Actuator 2 Random Access Memory Error". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

PSA

1 interpretation
P1598
Cooling circuit by-pass electrovalve PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The stored code identifies a fault of the Cooling circuit by-pass electrovalve. Documented for the Siemens SID 803 injection ECU (DW10BTED4 2.0 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.

Applies to Peugeot Siemens SID 803 injection ECU (DW10BTED4 2.0 HDi)

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How to read P1598

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

598

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1598

What does P1598 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module detected that the current in the VVT overload protection, control motor circuit was above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1598 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1598 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, MINI, PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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