OBD Guide

P1624

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Request Signal Active

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light is on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Other fault codes appear
  • Deterioration of vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Fault in another vehicle module (ABS, transmission, etc.)
  • Problems with wiring between modules
  • Engine control module (ECM) malfunction
  • Short circuit in MIL signal circuit
  • Problems with power supply or grounding of modules

How to Fix

  1. Read all trouble codes using an OBD-II scanner
  2. Check the condition of the wiring between modules
  3. Check power supply and grounding of all modules
  4. Diagnose and correct the underlying problem that caused the MIL request
  5. If necessary, replace the faulty module

Related codes

Error P1624 by Vehicle Brand