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P1642 Diagnostic Trouble Code (10 interpretations)

10 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 10 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1642
Battery temperature sensor circuit BMW · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Battery temperature circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

Battery temperature sensor

Ford

1 interpretation
P1642
Fuel Pump Monitor Circuit High Input Ford · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the signal in the Fuel Pump Monitor circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1642
Battery signal circuit - low input Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • hybrid battery pack
  • ECM programming
  • ECM

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1642
CAN Circuit Malfunction Jaguar · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the CAN circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Kia

1 interpretation
P1642
Engine control module (ECM) - non immobilizer/incorrect type Kia · immobilizer Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine control module (ECM) - non immobilizer/ state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

ECM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1642
Fuel pump (FP) - voltage high Land Rover · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Fuel pump (FP) voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • relay
  • FP

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1642
Engine control module (ECM) - incorrectly coded Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine control module (ECM) - incorrectly coded 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

ECM coded for MT with AT fitted

PSA

1 interpretation
P1642
"MIL" warning lamp (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) (Application connected by wire only) : Open circuit PSA · body Data confidence 72%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the "MIL" warning lamp (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) (Application connected by wire only) circuit. 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)

Renault

1 interpretation
P1642
Heater relay control circuit 2 Renault · engine Data confidence 75%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Heater relay control circuit 2 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 DF033.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1642
SRS control module - system malfunction VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the SRS control module - system. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

Trouble code(s) stored

Applies to Audi

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1642

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

642

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1642

What does P1642 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (10 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Battery temperature circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1642 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1642 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, PSA, Renault, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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