The control module detected that the EGR throttle position copy signal is jammed or locked. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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P1161 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1161
What P1161 means
The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Throttle position regulation fault circuit. Documented for the Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Throttle position regulation fault circuit. Documented for the Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
The control module detected that the Butterfly position check was not coherent with related operating data. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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How to read P1161
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1161
What does P1161 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations). The control module detected that the EGR throttle position copy signal is jammed or locked. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Is P1161 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1161 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1161 at file level?
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