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DTC P16FA

DTC P16FA  : PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control Circuit Malfunction)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information .
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P16FA PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control Circuit Malfunction)      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and wait 5 seconds.

    -3. Start the engine.

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P16FA PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control Circuit Malfunction)      

    Is DTC P16FA indicated?

    YES 

    Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.