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P162F - Starter Motor Disabled - Engine Crank Time Too Long - DTC Chart

P162F - STARTER MOTOR DISABLED - ENGINE CRANK TIME TOO LONG - DTC CHART

Description:  This DTC sets when there has been at least 60 seconds of total accumulated cranking time without sufficient time allowed between crank attempts for the starter to cool down.
Possible Causes: 
  • Repeated excessive attempts to start the engine
  • Vehicle is low on fuel
  • Battery or starter motor concerns
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. Diagnose all other DTCs first. Clear the DTCs and repeat the self-test. If the DTC is retrieved again, check for the cause of the excessive crank time.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.