LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Honda >> 2021 >> Pilot Elite >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Control System - DTC Diagnostics (5 Of 6) >> DTC Troubleshooting >> DTC P16FC
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

DTC P16FC

DTC P16FC  : PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control)

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
P16FC PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control)      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Start the engine.

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

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P16FC PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Starter Control)      

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P16FC 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 (6-Speed A/T, 16-18 9-Speed A/T), or PCM Removal and Installation (19-21 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 .