Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

C1604

DTC C1604 ECU HARDWARE ERROR

COMPONENT LOCATION:





GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The HECU is composed of an ECU (Electronic Control Unit ) and a HCU( Hydraulic Control Unit) , so the HECU hardware includes all solenoid valves inside the unit as well as the ECU.

DTC DESCRIPTION

The HECU monitors the operation of the IC components such as memory, register, A/D converter and so on. The HECU sets this code when the EEPROM data read by the master processor is different from prior data written, or when the master/slave processor detects abnormal operation in RAM, Status Register, Interrupt, Timer, A/D converter or cycle time.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:





COMPONENT INSPECTION

1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Engine "ON".
3. Does warning lamp remain On?

YES
^ Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO
^ Fault is intermittent caused by faulty HECU or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared. Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR

Refer to DTC C1101. C1101