B1633 Diagnostic Trouble Code

B1633 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a B1633 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Hesitation upon acceleration
Excessive exhaust leak
Rich or lean exhaust
Engine surge

Possible Causes :

Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)
Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications

Repair Processes :

Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector. Pack the connector cavity with dielectric silicone compound (same stuff they use for light bulb sockets and spark plug wires) and reassemble. Look at the plug wires to make sure they are not burnt or laying on the exhaust.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code B1633 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before B1633.

Fortunately, B1633 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

B1633 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

B1633 Cadillac Imaj Decklid Release Circuit Short To Ground
B1633 Siata Spring Intake Air Volume Circuit Malfunction
B1633 Datsun Sports HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
B1633 Land Rover Discovery 3 Steering EVO Out-of-Range Fault
B1633 Pinguin Pinguin Engine Position System Performance (Bank1)
B1633 Fiat 1800 Lack Of HO2S21 Switch - Adaptive Fuel At Limit
B1633 Porsche 996 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance