Serial Communicating Link Transmission Control Module
BMW · transmission
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Serial Communicating Link Transmission Control Module circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.
Engine control module (ECM) - 5 volt output erratic
Dodge · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control module (ECM) - 5 volt output erratic circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.
Engine control module (ECM)
Ford · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control module (ECM) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.
Throttle Target Malfunction 1
Jaguar · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Throttle Target Malfunction 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.
MIL request signal - circuit/voltage low
Kia · engine
Data confidence80%
The control module detected that the MIL request signal - circuit/ voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.
IFI Control Module N37
Mercedes-Benz · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the IFI Control Module N37 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.
Immobilizer control module/engine control module (ECM) - coding
Nissan · immobilizer
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Immobilizer control module/engine control module (ECM) - coding circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.
Immobilizer control module - incorrect security code entered
Opel · immobilizer
Data confidence62%
The control module detected that the Immobilizer control module state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.
MIL Activated Externally
Porsche · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the MIL Activated Externally 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.
Oil pressure deficit fault
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The stored code identifies a fault of the Oil pressure deficit fault. Documented for the AL4 automatic gearbox ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - short to ground
VAG · body
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
CAN data bus, ETS - no update signals
Volvo · network
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the CAN data bus, ETS - no update signals circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
611
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1611
What does P1611 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Serial Communicating Link Transmission Control Module circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.
Is P1611 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1611 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, PSA, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1611 at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.