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Diagnostic reference · P016D

P016D

Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Fuel Pressure Control

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P016D means Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Fuel Pressure Control.

Check these first

  • A thermostat stuck open
  • A failed fuel pressure regulator
  • A faulty engine coolant temperature sensor
  • A lazy oxygen sensor
  • A faulty ECM control strategy

What to do next

  1. Check the ECT warm-up reading
  2. Check the fuel pressure control operation
  3. Test the oxygen sensor response
  4. Test the fuel pressure regulator
  5. Verify the thermostat closes
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.