P1699Limp-start mode used too often

• Hyundai/Kia code · Engine

How the car detects it

The immobilizer (SMARTRA) checks the chip in the key before the engine computer allows a start. A new or replaced engine computer allows a limited number of starts before keys are taught. That limit has been reached. Applies to cars with an immobilizer.

What you may notice

• No start

Likely causes

• LikelyEngine computer replaced but keys never taught

Sources

• manuals.autorepairshq.com › General Information
• youcanic.com › hyundai-fault-code-dtc
• obdadvisor.com › kia-p1699

Backed by at least two independent sources.

From Obdaryn's Hyundai/Kia pack, exactly as the app shows it, with the public sources above. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.