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P1118 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1118

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1118 means

P1118
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, Bank 1 - heater open circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, Bank 1 - heater circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1118
Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating; B1 S2: Open Circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating; B1 S2 circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17526. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) faulty

Possible causes

  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heating faulty
  • Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heating Circuit faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heating
  • Check Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heating Circuit
Applies to Volkswagen

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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?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, Bank 1 - heater circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1118 generic or manufacturer-specific?

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

Can TuningBot remove P1118 at file level?

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