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P1641 Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations)

11 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 9 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1641
Battery temperature sensor circuit - electrical fault BMW · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an electrical fault in the Battery temperature sensor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • wiring open circuit
  • intermittent voltage high
  • intermittent voltage low
  • connections
  • battery temperature sensor

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1641
Cabin Heater 1 Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cabin Heater 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 Dodge.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1641
Motor torque signal circuit - high input Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Motor torque signal signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • hybrid battery pack
  • ECM programming
  • ECM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1641
Fuel pump (FP) - failure Land Rover · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Fuel pump (FP) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • FP
  • fuel pipe blockage
  • mechanical fault

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1641
Fuel pump - circuit malfunction Mazda · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Fuel pump circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuel pump control module
  • fuel pump
  • ECM

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1641
Engine control module (ECM), bank 1 & 2 - TP signal Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control module (ECM), bank 1 & 2 - TP signal 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.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECM

PSA

3 interpretations
P1641
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)
P1641
ECU : Failure of the initialisation of the injector bank, or harness fault PSA · fuel Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Failure of the initialisation of the injector bank, or harness fault" for the ECU. Documented for the Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi)
P1641
Injection electronic control unit : Power stage, injector control PSA · fuel Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Power stage, injector control" for the Injection electronic control unit. Documented for the Siemens SID 803 injection ECU (DW10BTED4 2.0 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Siemens SID 803 injection ECU (DW10BTED4 2.0 HDi)

Renault

1 interpretation
P1641
Heater relay control circuit 1 Renault · engine Data confidence 75%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Heater relay control circuit 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 Renault. Renault diagnostic tools (CLIP) report this fault as DF032.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1641
Check DTC Memory Of Air Condition ECU VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Check DTC Memory Of Air Condition ECU circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1641

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

641

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1641

What does P1641 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations). The control module detected an electrical fault in the Battery temperature sensor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1641 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1641 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, Honda, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, PSA, Renault, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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