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Pinpoint Test Aa: Auto Start Stop

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

Refer to the DTC Fault Trigger Conditions.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
PCM P164C:00 Internal Control Module Start-Stop Performance: No Sub Type Information Sets when an error occurs in the PCM. This DTC may be accompanied by other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Check for other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and diagnose those first. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, continue to follow diagnosis for this DTC.
PCM P168E:00 Internal Control Module Monitoring of Engine Start Authorization: No Sub Type Information Sets when an error occurs in the PCM. This DTC may be accompanied by other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Check for other DTCs and diagnose those first. If no other DTCs are present, continue to follow diagnosis for this DTC.

Possible Sources 

PINPOINT TESTS AA: AUTO START STOP (Gas)

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