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P1696 Kia - Immobilizer control module - invalid data received·

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Kia. All interpretations of P1696

P · PowertrainImmobilizerOBD2

What P1696 means

P1696
Immobilizer control module - invalid data received· Kia · immobilizer Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Immobilizer control module - invalid data received·". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • immobilizer control module

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1696

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

696

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1696

What does P1696 mean?

Immobilizer control module - invalid data received·. The control module registered the fault condition described as "Immobilizer control module - invalid data received·". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Is P1696 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1696 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Kia. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1696 at file level?

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