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P1162 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

8 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 6 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1162
High Pressure Pump&Fuel Line Hyundai · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the High Pressure Pump&Fuel Line 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.

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1162
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), too weak, bank 1 - circuit malfunction Land Rover · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), too weak, bank 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • H025
  • ECM

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1162
Throttle position (TP) sensor(s) - malfunction Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle position (TP) sensor(s). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • TP sensor(s)

MINI

1 interpretation
P1162
Fuel Trim Additive Per Ignition Bank 1 Low MINI · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Trim Additive Per Ignition Bank 1 Low circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

PSA

2 interpretations
P1162
Position indicator signal of the EGR valve : Valve jammed during driving PSA · emissions Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Position indicator signal of the EGR valve 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi)
P1162
EGR valve : Valve detected as being jammed open during the ECU sleep phase PSA · emissions Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the EGR valve is jammed or locked. Documented for the Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi)

VAG

2 interpretations
P1162
Fuel temperature sensor - short to ground VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel temperature circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • fuel temperature sensor
Applies to Audi
P1162
Fuel temperature sensor - short to ground VAG · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel temperature circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • fuel temperature sensor
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1162

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

162

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1162

What does P1162 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the High Pressure Pump&Fuel Line 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 P1162 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1162 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Hyundai, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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