P16A5

1F0404 - P16A5

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1F0404 - P16A5

Fault text
DME, internal fault, multiple-output-stage chip: timeout,
SPI bus

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the knock sensor chip in
the DME.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is detected by the DME self-test.
Potential problem source(s):
- DME defective
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
The fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
after it is detected 10 times.

Action in service
- Determine whether diagnostic fault code is logged after the
following procedure. If yes, then replace the DME
- Clear control module fault memory
- Turn off ignition and allow vehicle to fully assume sleep
mode
- Ignition on
- Read fault code memory

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- none

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none