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Hyundai C1613

MDPS connectors and wiring. 2. Erase DTC(s) and re-check. 3. If DTC(s) still present, follow these recommended repairs. Replace short-gear assembly. Check DTC(s) and Wiring

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence. The supplied evidence does not connect C1613 to charging.
ServiceService evaluation is appropriate because the verified procedure requires diagnostic inspection, DTC clearing/recheck, and may require short-gear assembly replacement.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For the verified 2016–2017 U.S. Hyundai Sonata applicability, C1613 is listed in Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H as an R-MDPS connector/wiring-related DTC. The bulletin directs checking R-MDPS connectors and wiring, erasing and rechecking DTCs, and replacing the short-gear assembly if the DTC remains present after that process.

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1. What does C1613 mean?

For the verified 2016–2017 U.S. Hyundai Sonata applicability, C1613 is listed in Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H as an R-MDPS connector/wiring-related DTC. The bulletin directs checking R-MDPS connectors and wiring, erasing and rechecking DTCs, and replacing the short-gear assembly if the DTC remains present after that process.

2. Technical explanation

C1613 appears in the “Connectors / Wiring Related” group of the R-MDPS diagnostic repair flowchart in Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H. The source distinguishes this group from power-pack-related and short-gear-related DTC groups. For the connectors/wiring-related group, the documented sequence is: check R-MDPS connectors and wiring; erase DTC(s) and recheck; if the DTC(s) remain, follow the recommended repair path to replace the short-gear assembly.

3. What system is affected?

R-MDPS (motor-driven power steering) system. The supplied evidence does not establish an EV high-voltage or charging-system connection.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level to C1613.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A warning lamp illuminated with DTC(s) present is referenced by Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H. No C1613-specific driving symptoms are established by the supplied evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • R-MDPS connectors and wiring are identified as the initial inspection area for the DTC group containing C1613.
  • Not yet established by verified evidence whether a particular connector, wire, terminal condition, or other component is the cause of an individual C1613 occurrence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied evidence does not connect C1613 to charging.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis using the R-MDPS repair flowchart in Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H.
  • Do not perform unverified repairs or high-voltage work. The supplied evidence concerns R-MDPS connectors, wiring, and the short-gear assembly.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Check R-MDPS connectors and wiring.
  2. Erase DTC(s) and recheck.
  3. If DTC(s) are still present, follow the bulletin’s recommended repair path: replace the short-gear assembly.
  4. Check DTC(s) and wiring after the repair flow.

11. When to contact service

Service evaluation is appropriate because the verified procedure requires diagnostic inspection, DTC clearing/recheck, and may require short-gear assembly replacement.

12. What the service center may check

  • Inspect R-MDPS connectors and wiring.
  • Erase and recheck DTC(s).
  • If DTC(s) remain, replace the short-gear assembly as directed by the bulletin.
  • Check DTC(s) and wiring following the repair flow.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • The verified bulletin’s recommended repair if DTC(s) remain after connector/wiring checks and erase/recheck is replacement of the short-gear assembly.
  • Not yet established by verified evidence whether this repair resolves every C1613 case.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H, dated January 6, 2022: R-MDPS Diagnostic Trouble Code Repair Flowchart. It lists C1613 as a connectors/wiring-related DTC and provides the documented diagnostic and repair sequence.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. No recall information was supplied.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communication: Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H, NHTSA document MC-10207815-0001: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10207815-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Hyundai C1613 apply to in the supplied evidence?

It is listed as a connectors/wiring-related R-MDPS DTC in Hyundai TSB 22-ST-001H.

What is the first documented diagnostic step for C1613?

Check R-MDPS connectors and wiring.

What if C1613 remains after clearing the DTCs?

The bulletin directs following the recommended repair path to replace the short-gear assembly.

Which vehicles are verified by the supplied evidence?

2016–2017 Hyundai Sonata vehicles in the United States.

Is C1613 a charging or high-voltage battery code?

Not established by verified evidence. The supplied source addresses the R-MDPS system, not charging or high-voltage battery diagnosis.

20. Sources & verification

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