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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P1657 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1657
Unused Power Stage C Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Unused Power Stage C circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1657
CAN data bus - malfunction Mazda · network Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the CAN data bus. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECM

PSA

4 interpretations
P1657
Engine status signal fault : No signal PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the expected Engine status signal fault was absent. 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1657
Engine status signal fault : No signal PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the expected Engine status signal fault was absent. 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi)
P1657
Engine running status information line : Open circuit PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Engine running status information line circuit. 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)
P1657
Engine running information : Open circuit PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Engine running information circuit. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A)

VAG

1 interpretation
P1657
AC signal - short to positive VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the AC signal circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

Wiring

Applies to Audi

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1657
Electronic throttle system (ETS), MIL request OFF - signal low (MIL ON) Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Electronic throttle system (ETS), MIL request OFF signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ETS

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1657

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

657

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1657

What does P1657 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Unused Power Stage C circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Is P1657 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1657 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Hyundai, Mazda, PSA, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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