Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fault Conditions




P1610

Internal Control Module. Malfunction.






Fault symptoms
- Engine speed limited to 2200 rpm.
- CHECK ENGINE.
- Idling speed incorrect.
- Cruise Control not working.

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 ON position.

Fault criteria:
- Pedal position deviation between processors 592 and 339.

Dependents:
- None.

System reaction to a fault:
- Fuel shut-off at engine speeds above 2200 rpm. Throttle Control in limp-home. Limp-home solenoid will be activated 5 times in succession each time the ignition is switched on until the fault has been repaired and the diagnostic trouble codes cleared.

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 diagnosis, general" for more information.) Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
- CHECK ENGINE goes on immediately and can be turned off only by clearing the trouble codes.

Diagnostic help
Fault diagnosis concerns internal Control module fault.

See P0605. P0605