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P15FA

1B9701 - P15FA

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1B9701 - P15FA

Fault text
Engine switch-off time: too fast during engine operation

Fault description
The diagnostic function compares the internal timers of the
DME and the instrument cluster while the engine is running.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized in response to a disparity of 12 sec.
The comparison starts again every minute while the engine
is running.
Potential problem source(s):
- Collateral fault resulting from fault memory entries in the
DME and/or instrument cluster
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine ON

Condition for fault memory entry
The diagnostic fault code is logged when the fault remains
present for longer than 3 min.

Action in service
- Because this is a collateral fault, start by resolving issues
related to other faults logged in the DME or instrument
cluster; no additional action will be needed with these kinds
of faults

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
None
Possible apparent symptoms:
None

Driver information
Warning light:
MY10 ECE:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: on
MY10 US:
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
None