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P16A1 Charging system - battery discharged

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2
Brand pages:BMW

BMW

1 interpretation
P16A1
Charging system - battery discharged BMW · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Charging system - battery discharged 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

  • Current draw with ignition OFF
  • battery

Related and nearby codes

How to read P16A1

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

6A1

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P16A1

What does P16A1 mean?

Charging system - battery discharged. The control module detected a fault associated with the Charging system - battery discharged 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 P16A1 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P16A1 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P16A1 at file level?

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