OBD Guide

P1680

Control Module Not Programmed

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Loss of engine power
  • Incorrect transmission operation
  • Malfunctions of the car's electronic systems

Causes

  • Replacing the ECU without further programming
  • Failure when updating ECU firmware
  • Control module power problems
  • ECU memory damage
  • Software incompatibility

How to Fix

  1. Check battery voltage and ECU power supply circuit
  2. Read all error codes using a diagnostic scanner
  3. Try to reflash the ECU using dealer software
  4. If necessary, replace the control module
  5. Perform adaptation and calibration of systems after programming

Related codes

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