DTC    P1604    Startability Malfunction

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DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if the engine does not start or continues to crank without starting for certain period of time. This DTC is also stored if the vehicle has run out of fuel. It is necessary to check whether there is enough fuel in the fuel tank before inspection.

P1604 
DTC Detection Drive Pattern
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
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  1. The following conditions continue for 2 seconds or more* (1 trip detection logic).
    1. STA signal is input to the ECM
    2. Engine speed is 500 rpm or less
*: This changes depending on the engine coolant temperature.
  1. Battery
  2. Entry and start system
  3. Engine immobiliser system
  4. Irregular fuel
  5. Lack of fuel
  6. Fuel supply pump
  7. Fuel injector
  8. Fuel filter
  9. Glow system
  10. Injector driver (EDU)
  11. Mass air flow meter
  12. Intake system
  13. Exhaust system
  14. Engine damaged, seized up
  15. Loss of compression
  16. Pressure discharge valve
  17. Fuel pressure sensor
  18. EGR system
  19. Diesel throttle system
After starting the engine (engine speed is 500 rpm or more), the engine speed drops to 200 rpm or less within 2 seconds.
(1 trip detection logic)

Related Data List 
DTC No.
Data List
P1604
  1. MAP
  2. MAF
  3. Intake Air
  4. Coolant Temp
  5. Battery Voltage
  6. Starter Signal
  7. Engine Speed of Cyl #1 (to #4)
  8. Immobiliser Communication
  9. Target Common Rail Pressure
  10. Fuel Press
  11. Target Pump SCV Current
  12. Injection Feedback Val #1 (to #4)
  13. Injection Volume
  14. Actual Throttle Position
  15. Throttle Motor Duty #1
  16. Target EGR Valve Pos.
  17. Actual EGR Valve Pos.
  18. EGR Close Lrn. Status
  19. EGR Close Lrn. Val.
  20. Pre Glow
  21. After Glow

INSPECTION PROCEDURE


In order to start the engine, the starting system, glow system, fuel system and the components related to compression must be functioning properly.

The cause of the problem can be narrowed down by checking if the engine cranks normally.

Starting system (when cranking is abnormal)
  1. The engine cannot be started if a sufficient cranking speed cannot be obtained. The following are possible causes of an insufficient cranking speed.

    1. Problem with the entry and start system.

    2. Problem with the immobiliser system.

    3. Problem with the battery.

    4. Problem with the starter.

      Immobiliser Communication 
      Data List
      Judgment of Data List Values
      Faulty Component
      Diagnosis Note
      Immobiliser Communication
      OFF
      Engine immobiliser system
      Fuel injection has stopped due to engine immobiliser system.

Glow system (when cranking is normal)
  1. When there is a problem with the glow system, the intake air temperature does not rise adequately and the fuel combustion temperature is not reached. Therefore, there is no initial combustion and it takes time for the engine to start. The following are possible causes.

    1. Engine coolant temperature sensor malfunction.

    2. Glow plug malfunction.

      HINT:
      Deterioration of engine startability due to glow plug deterioration is likely when the outside temperature is approximately 0°C or less.
    3. Glow relay malfunction.


Fuel system (when cranking is normal)


  1. The engine cannot be started if fuel is not supplied. A minimum fuel pressure of 15000 kPa or higher must be supplied to start the engine. The following are possible causes of insufficient fuel pressure.

    1. Fuel line clog

    2. Lack of fuel

    3. Fuel frozen.

    4. Low quality fuel.

    5. Air in fuel pipe.

    6. Fuel filter clog.

    7. Problem with supply pump.

    8. Problem with common rail.



    9. Problem with injectors.

      Fuel Press 
      Data List
      Judgment of Data List Values
      Faulty Component
      Diagnosis Note
      Fuel Press
      15000 kPa or less
      1. Fuel supply pump (SCV operation malfunction)
      2. Fuel line clog
      3. Air in fuel line
      If "Fuel Press" is 15000 kPa or less, fuel injection control is stopped.
      Changes within range of 40000 to 45000 kPa.
      1. Injector (fuel injection problem caused by air in injector)
      2. Problem with injection system
      1. If there is air in the injectors for all cylinders, fuel cannot be injected.
      2. If there is an injection system problem related to 2 or more cylinders, fuel delivery and injection control are stopped.

      Target Pump SCV Current 
      Data List
      Judgment of Data List Values
      Faulty Component
      Diagnosis Note
      Target Pump SCV Current
      3000 mA or more
      1. Fuel supply pump (SCV operation malfunction)
      2. Fuel line clog
      3. Air in fuel line
      An excessively large number is displayed due to a problem with fuel feed.

      Main Injection Period 
      Data List
      Judgment of Data List Values
      Faulty Component
      Diagnosis Note
      Main Injection Period
      0 μs
      1. Fuel supply pump (SCV operation malfunction)
      2. Problem with injection system
      3. Problem with engine immobiliser system
      4. Engine speed 60 rpm or less
      5. ECM malfunction
      Indicates that fuel injection control has stopped.

      A203846E06

      HINT:
      If the startability of the engine does not improve after air enters the fuel system due to a lack of fuel, etc., there may be a malfunction in the check valve between the fuel return pipe from the fuel injector and the exhaust fuel addition injector.

Engine assembly
  1. There may be a problem with the engine unit itself if there is no problem with cranking, the glow system or fuel system.

    1. Engine friction too high.

    2. Insufficient compression.

HINT:
  1. If any other DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
  2. Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
  3. When confirming the freeze frame data, be sure to check all 5 data sets of freeze frame data.
1.CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P1604)
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.

  1. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

  1. Read the DTCs.

    Result 
    Result
    Proceed to
    P1604 is output
    A
    P1604 and other DTCs are output
    B


B
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A

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