DTC P1658 Acura

Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay ON Malfunction

Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay ON Malfunction

Description

The communication signal is input from the throttle actuator control module for at least 2 seconds, after the throttle actuator control module relay is turned off. The execution time is once per driving cycle. DTCs P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P1659, P2101, P2118, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2138, P2176 are not active. NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot.

Cause and Solution

Poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse relay box (ETCS control relay) and the PCM
Short in the wire between the PCM and the under-hood fuse relay box (ETCS control relay)
Short to power in the wire between the PCM and the under-hood fuse relay box (ETCS control relay)
Faulty relay control module (under-hood fuse relay box)
PCM needs to be updated with the latest software

Video Guide

Duration: PT4M51S | Uploaded: 2020-04-19

Diagnostic Info

  • DTC Code: P1658
  • Brand: Acura
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