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P1638 PSA - Engine ECU : ECU internal fault

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1638

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1638 means

P1638
Engine ECU : ECU internal fault PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "ECU internal fault" for the Engine ECU. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi)

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1638

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

638

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1638

What does P1638 mean?

Engine ECU : ECU internal fault. The control module detected the fault condition "ECU internal fault" for the Engine ECU. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Is P1638 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1638 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 P1638 at file level?

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