Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fault Conditions




P1609


Internal Control Module. Malfunction.







Fault symptoms
- CHECK ENGINE.

On-Board Diagnostics

Type of diagnosis:
- Continuous. But interrupted when fault criteria fulfilled and will not restart until next driving cycle.

Enable criteria:
- Ignition in OFF position. Main relay still active (for 10 s).

Fault criteria:
- Throttle motor cannot be de-energized completely.

Dependents:
- None.

System reaction to a fault:
- None.

OK report:
- Accelerator pedal has been depressed at some time and then fully released. 120 s has expired since then without fault criteria being fulfilled.

Fault handling: (See Fault handling III, Other emission-related components and functions for more information.) Fault Handling III, Other Emission-Related Component & Function
- Type III.

Diagnostic help
Fault diagnosis concerns internal Control module fault.

See P0605. P0605