The control module detected the fault condition "Starting requests 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.
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P1696 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1696
What P1696 means
The control module detected the fault condition "Simultaneous starting and stopping request" for the Controlled engine start and stop. Documented for the Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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How to read P1696
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 P1696
What does P1696 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected the fault condition "Starting requests 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.
Is P1696 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1696 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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