OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1600
Throttle Control Unit Malfunction
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- High (4/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1600 mean?
P1600 is defined as “Throttle Control Unit 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.
- Lexus, Toyota: ECM BATT Malfunction
- Jaguar, Mazda: Loss Of Kam Power Circuit Open
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Loss of KAM Power Open Circuit
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: Loss of KAM Power; Open Circuit
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn: PCM Battery
- Geo: PCM Battery Circuit Fault
- Suzuki: PCM TCM Serial Communication Circuit Fault
- Volkswagen: Power Supply Terminal No 15 Low Voltage
- Mitsubishi: Serial Communication Link
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.