OBD Guide

P1610

Lock Mode

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Engine power limitation
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Attempted unauthorized access to the system
  • Immobilizer malfunction
  • Problems with the ignition key
  • Engine ECU malfunction
  • Damage to security system wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check if the ignition key is working properly
  2. Immobilizer diagnostics
  3. Check the condition of the engine ECU
  4. Inspect the security system wiring
  5. Reset the error using an OBD-II scanner
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

Error P1610 by Vehicle Brand