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P1118 Kia - Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor - malfunction

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Kia. All interpretations of P1118

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1118 means

P1118
Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor - malfunction Kia · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle motor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1118

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

118

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1118

What does P1118 mean?

Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor - malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Electronic throttle system (ETS), throttle motor. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Is P1118 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1118 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Kia. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1118 at file level?

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