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P1170 Mercedes-Benz - Short term fuel trim (FT) - malfunction

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mercedes-Benz. All interpretations of P1170

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

What P1170 means

P1170
Short term fuel trim (FT) - malfunction Mercedes-Benz · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Short term fuel trim (FT). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Intake/exhaust leak
  • injector(s)
  • fuel pressure
  • MAF sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1170

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

170

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1170

What does P1170 mean?

Short term fuel trim (FT) - malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Short term fuel trim (FT). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Is P1170 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1170 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Mercedes-Benz. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1170 at file level?

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