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P1674 Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1674
Tachometer - circuit malfunction Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

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

Possible causes

  • instrument panel
  • ECM

Ford

1 interpretation
P1674
Control Module Software Corrupted Ford · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Control Module Software Corrupted circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • software incompatibility
  • ECM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1674
Immobilizer signal - no valid code received Land Rover · immobilizer Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Immobilizer signal - no valid code received 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

  • Incorrect key
  • wiring
  • immobilizer control module

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1674
Engine control module (ECM) - malfunction Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Engine control module (ECM). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • software incompatibility
  • ECM

PSA

3 interpretations
P1674
Controlled alternator fault : Alternator temperature is too high / Mechanical problem PSA · battery Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Controlled alternator fault was above its expected limit. 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)
P1674
Controlled alternator fault : Alternator temperature too high, or a mechanical problem PSA · battery Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Controlled alternator fault was above its expected limit. 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)
P1674
Piloted Alternator mechanics PSA · battery Data confidence 72%

The stored code identifies a fault of the Piloted Alternator mechanics. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) 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 Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A)

VAG

2 interpretations
P1674
CAN data bus, instrumentation - incorrect signal VAG · network Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the CAN data bus, instrumentation state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • instrumentation control module trouble code(s) stored
  • matching resistor in ECM
Applies to Audi
P1674
CAN data bus, instrumentation - incorrect signal VAG · network Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the CAN data bus, instrumentation state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • instrumentation control module trouble code(s) stored
  • matching resistor in ECM
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1674

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

674

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1674

What does P1674 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Tachometer circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1674 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1674 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Ford, Land Rover, Mazda, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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