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Error Code 161

Any idea what it means? Quick fix?
  • Posted 5 Apr 2009 06:13
  • By Receiver1571
  • joined 5 Apr'09 - 3 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
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E161 code , on a 102 model ,
Main relay is bad. Stuck open. Replace it. It's right underneath the Main VM.
  • Posted 22 Nov 2024 10:34
  • By David_Erwin
  • joined 22 Nov'24 - 1 message
  • Texas, United States
David Erwin
Code E161 - Lower Valve Error
Reason; Power amplifier could not detect presence of lower valve coil.
Possible Cause/
Corrective Action
Lower valve missing.
Open or short circuit in lower valve or wiring; master control relay missing
or stuck open; main contactor open circuit (especially after it has closed);
communication error due to PMT. Allow PMT to reboot before turning truck
ON. Bad power amplifier.
  • Posted 29 Mar 2020 11:05
  • By delga76
  • joined 20 Oct'16 - 22 messages
  • Florida, United States
thanks
Hey Bud, I know its an old thread, I am having the same issue, was you problem ever solved.
Please let me know.
  • Posted 29 Mar 2020 08:02
  • By Gagan_kainth
  • joined 29 Mar'20 - 1 message
  • British Columbia, Canada
gk
Main harness replaced. Still E 161 code. Any ideas?
  • Posted 26 May 2017 10:54
  • By Roadguy
  • joined 26 Jan'16 - 11 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
Pull the three bolts and remove tiller arm. Most likely have a broken wire. With code 161 most likely a can wire broke.
  • Posted 13 Mar 2014 10:31
  • By houtxtech
  • joined 13 Mar'14 - 1 message
  • Texas, United States
I replace the contactor still code out
  • Posted 18 Feb 2014 05:50
  • By fixxer
  • joined 18 Feb'14 - 1 message
  • Mississippi, United States
code e161
lower valve error
power amp could not detect lower valve
lower valve open or short in wiring, master control relay stuck open power amp bad main contactor open. CAN communication error

Cheers, rick
  • Posted 7 May 2009 05:42
  • By itsfixed
  • joined 7 May'09 - 6 messages
  • Alberta, Canada

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