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P1146 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

5 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1146
Idle CO Potentiometer Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Idle CO Potentiometer circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1146
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor(s) - malfunction Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Mass air flow (MAF) sensor(s). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • intake leak
  • MAF sensor(s)

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1146
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 - minimum voltage monitoring Nissan · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 - minimum voltage monitoring circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • H025
  • fuel system
  • injector
  • ECM

Subaru

1 interpretation
P1146
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor - range/performance problem voltage high Subaru · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module judged the Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • MAP sensor
  • TP sensor

VAG

1 interpretation
P1146
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor, Bank 1 - supply voltage VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Mass air flow (MAF) sensor, Bank 1 - supply voltage circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Operating voltage too high/low
  • wiring
Applies to Audi

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1146

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

146

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1146

What does P1146 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Idle CO Potentiometer circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Is P1146 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1146 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1146 at file level?

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