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P1640 Kia - Engine control relay - voltage low/high

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Kia. All interpretations of P1640

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1640 means

P1640
Engine control relay - voltage low/high Kia · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine control relay voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • engine control relay
  • charging system

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1640

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

640

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1640

What does P1640 mean?

Engine control relay - voltage low/high. The control module detected that the Engine control relay voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Is P1640 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1640 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Kia. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1640 at file level?

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