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P1516
Idle Switch (Electric Control Throttle) Circuit Malfunction
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- High (4/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1516 mean?
P1516 is defined as “Idle Switch (Electric Control Throttle) Circuit Malfunction”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Jaguar, Mazda: Gear Change Neutral Drive Fault
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: IMRC Input Error (Bank 1)
- Subaru: Idle Air Control Solenoid Signal 4 Circuit Low Input
- Volkswagen: Intake Manifold Changeover Valve Circuit Open
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Intake Manifold Runner Control Input Error
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance
- Oldsmobile, Saturn: Throttle Actuator Control TAC Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance
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