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P1648 Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations)

6 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1648
Anti - Theft Device Wrong Security Code Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Anti - Theft Device Wrong Security Code circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1648
Motor control module (MCM) - communication signal circuit problem Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Motor control module (MCM) - communication signal circuit problem circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • MCM
  • battery condition monitor module

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1648
Glow plug control module/supply circuit malfunction Jeep · ignition Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Glow plug control module/supply circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuse
  • ECM

PSA

2 interpretations
P1648
ECU downloading or Reset fault PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The stored code identifies a fault of the ECU downloading or Reset fault. Documented for the Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1648
ECU downloading or Reset fault PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The stored code identifies a fault of the ECU downloading or Reset fault. Documented for the Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi)

VAG

1 interpretation
P1648
CAN data bus - defective VAG · network Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the CAN data bus as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • matching resistor in ECM
Applies to Audi

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How to read P1648

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

648

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1648

What does P1648 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Anti - Theft Device Wrong Security Code circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1648 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1648 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Honda, Jeep, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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