DTC Detected In ECM Or PCM
Chrysler · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the DTC Detected In ECM Or PCM circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.
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Immobilizer signal
Land Rover · immobilizer
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Immobilizer signal 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.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Porsche · body
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Porsche.
Controlled engine starting and stopping : Starting or stopping requests absent or not valid
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The control module detected the fault condition "Starting or stopping requests absent or not valid" for the Controlled engine starting and stopping. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Fault in reception of the "controlled engine starting and stopping" information on the CAN : Value received incorrect
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The control module detected that the value received for the Fault in reception of the "controlled engine starting and stopping" information on the CAN 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.
Applies toPeugeotBosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1693
Fault in reception of the "controlled engine starting and stopping" information on the CAN network : Value received incorrect
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The control module detected that the value received for the Fault in reception of the "controlled engine starting and stopping" information on the CAN network over the network was incorrect. 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.
Controlled engine starting and stopping : Request for starting or stopping not plausibleor absent
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The control module detected that the Controlled engine starting and stopping was implausible for the operating conditions. Documented for the Delphi DCM 3.5 injection ECU (DW10C 2.0 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Controlled engine starting and stopping control reception anomaly : Value received incorrect
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The control module detected that the value received for the Controlled engine starting and stopping control reception anomaly over the network was incorrect. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Controlled engine starting and stopping : Starting or stopping requests absent or not valid
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
The control module detected the fault condition "Starting or stopping requests absent or not valid" for the Controlled engine starting and stopping. 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.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - short to positive
VAG · body
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
Possible causes
Instrumentation control module trouble code(s) stored
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
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Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1693
What does P1693 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (14 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the DTC Detected In ECM Or PCM circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.
Is P1693 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1693 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Porsche, PSA, Toyota, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1693 at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.