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DTC P16F2

DTC P16F2  : PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control Circuit Malfunction)

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P16F2 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.

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

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P16F2 PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control Circuit Malfunction)      

    Is DTC P16F2 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (19-21 9-Speed A/T), or PCM Removal and Installation (6-Speed A/T, 16-18 9-Speed A/T) .

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .