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P1659 Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations)

4 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:HondaLand RoverVAG

Honda

1 interpretation
P1659
Electronic throttle system (ETS) control relay - off malfunction Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Electronic throttle system (ETS) control relay - off. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuse
  • ETS control relay
  • underhood fusebox/relay plate
  • ECM programming
  • ECM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1659
Traction control monitoring 2/3, torque calculator error - malfunction Land Rover · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Traction control monitoring 2/3, torque calculator error. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • ECM trouble code(s) stored
  • ECM

VAG

2 interpretations
P1659
Engine coolant blower motor, speed 1 - short to positive VAG · climate_control Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Engine coolant blower motor, speed 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • engine coolant blower motor
Applies to Audi
P1659
Engine coolant blower motor, speed 1 - short to positive VAG · climate_control Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Engine coolant blower motor, speed 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • engine coolant blower motor
Applies to Volkswagen

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P16 range
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How to read P1659

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

659

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1659

What does P1659 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Electronic throttle system (ETS) control relay - off. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Is P1659 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1659 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Honda, Land Rover, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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