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P1668 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1668
Alternator ‘L’ terminal - circuit malfunction Chevrolet · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Alternator ‘L’ terminal circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • voltage regulator
  • alternator
  • ECM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1668
Immobilizer signal - CAN data bus Land Rover · immobilizer Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Immobilizer signal - CAN data bus circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

Wiring open circuit

PSA

1 interpretation
P1668
Engine ECU : internal fault PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "internal fault" for the Engine ECU. 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)

VAG

2 interpretations
P1668
Injector 3 - current circuit VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector 3 - current circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

Wiring open circuit/short to ground

Applies to Audi
P1668
Valve for Pump - Jet: Cylinder 3 (N242): Electrical Malfunction VAG · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an electrical fault in the Valve for Pump - Jet: Cylinder 3 (N242) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18076. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Irregular rpm

Possible causes

  • Wiring and/or connections to/from the Valve for Pump Jet
  • Valve for Pump Jet

Recommended checks

Check wiring and Check / Clean all connections

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1668

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

668

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1668

What does P1668 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Alternator ‘L’ terminal circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1668 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1668 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Land Rover, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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