The control module detected the fault condition "Measured rail pressure higher than the maximum pressure" for the High pressure fuel regulation. 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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P1166 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1166
What P1166 means
The control module detected that the Fuel circuit was above its expected limit. 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 the fault condition "Maximum rail pressure exceeded" for the Fuel circuit. 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.
The control module detected the fault condition "Maximum rail pressure exceeded" for the Fuel system. Documented for the Delphi DCM 3.5 injection ECU (DW10C 2.0 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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How to read P1166
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 P1166
What does P1166 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations). The control module detected the fault condition "Measured rail pressure higher than the maximum pressure" for the High pressure fuel regulation. 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 P1166 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1166 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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