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P1678 Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:BMWChevroletVAG

BMW

1 interpretation
P1678
Cold start idle air control (IAC) system - RPM lower then expected BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cold start idle air control (IAC) system - RPM lower then expected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

ECM

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1678
Immobilizer Powertrain Identification Failed Chevrolet · immobilizer Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Immobilizer Powertrain Identification Failed circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1678
ETS warning lamp - short to ground VAG · body Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the ETS warning lamp circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Instrumentation control module trouble code(s) stored
  • wiring short to ground
  • matching resistor in ECM
Applies to Audi

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1678

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

678

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1678

What does P1678 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Cold start idle air control (IAC) system - RPM lower then expected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1678 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1678 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Chevrolet, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1678 at file level?

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