P165A

1B2101 - P165A

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1B2101 - P165A

Fault text
Interface EWS-DME: hardware fault

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors whether CAS bus
communications include errors related to the EWS
electronic immobilizer telegrams.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when an EMW telegram contains
errors related to transmission on the wire.
Potential problem source(s):
- Signal interference on wire D_EWS
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine off
- Vehicle key recognized and valid for the duration of the
monitoring process

Condition for fault memory entry
E7X: This fault is logged in the control module's fault
memory if it remains present for longer than 30 sec.
F01: This fault is logged in the control module's fault
memory if it remains present for longer than 90 sec.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness
- Check DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- In extreme cases starter turns but engine fails to start

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

Service instruction
- none