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P1601 Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations)

11 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 10 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1601
Integrated motor assist - system malfunction Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Integrated motor assist - system. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

Other integrated motor assist codes stored

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1601
ECU ‘L’ Line Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the ECU ‘L’ Line circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1601
ECM to throttle control unit - communication malfunction Mitsubishi · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a communication fault involving ECM to throttle control unit on the vehicle network. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

Possible causes

ECM

Opel

1 interpretation
P1601
Module temperature switch, ECM - temperature high Opel · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Module temperature switch, ECM - temperature high circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.

Porsche

1 interpretation
P1601
Voltage Supply Porsche · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Voltage Supply circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Porsche.

PSA

1 interpretation
P1601
Petrol pump relay control : Short-circuit to positive, short-circuit to earth, open circuit PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Short-circuit to positive, short-circuit to earth, open circuit" for the Petrol pump relay control. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A)

Suzuki

1 interpretation
P1601
Engine control module (ECM), CAN data bus - communication malfunction Suzuki · network Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a communication fault involving Engine control module (ECM), CAN data bus on the vehicle network. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Suzuki.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECM

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1601
Injector Correction Circuit Malfunction Toyota · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector Correction circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1601
Engine control module (ECM) - supply voltage VAG · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control module (ECM) - supply voltage circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • engine control relay
Applies to Audi
P1601
Relay for Supply Voltage Terminal 30 (J317): Implausible Signal VAG · battery Data confidence 80%

The control module judged the Relay for Supply Voltage Terminal 30 (J317) signal implausible when compared with other operating data. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18009. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • Engine does not start
  • Running problems incl. stopping Engine

Possible causes

  • Relay for Supply Voltage Terminal 30 (J317) stuck
  • Relay for Supply Voltage Terminal 30 (J317) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Voltage Supply for Engine Control Module (ECM)
  • Check/Replace Relay for Supply Voltage Terminal 30 (J317)
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1601
Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor - circuit malfunction Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle motor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1601

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

601

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1601

What does P1601 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Integrated motor assist - system. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Is P1601 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1601 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Opel, Porsche, PSA, Suzuki, Toyota, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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