Battery Disconnect/TCM Internal


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P161B KIA Possible Causes

  • Low Vehicle Battery Charge
  • Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)
  • TCM Software Calibration
  • TCM harness is open or shorted
  • TCM circuit poor electrical connection

How do I fix code P161B KIA?

  Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.

Cost of diagnosing the P161B KIA code

  The cost of diagnosing the P161B KIA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P161B KIA Description

  The Transmission Control Module (TCM) has detected that the calculated checksum does not match the stored checksum configuration or the TCM has encountered an interruption in the TCM power source.

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