The stored code identifies a fault of the Safety level 2. Documented for the MCP 6-speed piloted manual 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.
TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.15
P162F Safety level 2 : Main microprocessor - Check of the engine torque setting
1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.
PSA
1 interpretationRelated and nearby codes
How to read P162F
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P162F
What does P162F mean?
Safety level 2 : Main microprocessor - Check of the engine torque setting. The stored code identifies a fault of the Safety level 2. Documented for the MCP 6-speed piloted manual 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.
Is P162F generic or manufacturer-specific?
P162F is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P162F at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.
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