The control module detected that the value received for the Controlled alternator fault over the network was incorrect. 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.
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P1676 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1676
What P1676 means
The control module detected the fault condition "Value received over the BSI1 network incorrect" for the Controlled alternator 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.
The stored code identifies a fault of the Communication with the piloted alternator. 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.
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How to read P1676
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1676
What does P1676 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected that the value received for the Controlled alternator fault over the network was incorrect. 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.
Is P1676 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1676 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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