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P1173 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

Alfa Romeo

1 interpretation
P1173
Long term fuel trim - at increased engine RPM Alfa Romeo · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Long term fuel trim - at increased engine RPM circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

BMW

1 interpretation
P1173
Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1 BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Ford

1 interpretation
P1173
Rotor Calibration Fault Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Rotor Calibration Fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Kia

1 interpretation
P1173
Electronic throttle system (ETS) - throttle valve command/actual throttle valve position, correlation Kia · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Electronic throttle system (ETS) - throttle valve command/actual throttle valve position, correlation circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle valve tight/sticking
  • ETS

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1173
Downstream fuel trim (FT), bank 2 - malfunction Land Rover · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Downstream fuel trim (FT), bank 2. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Intake/fuel system
  • injectors
  • HO2S
  • MAF/VAF sensor
  • ECT sensor

MINI

1 interpretation
P1173
Ambient Pressure Sensor Rationality Check MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Ambient Pressure Sensor Rationality Check 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.

Opel

1 interpretation
P1173
Engine overheat protection activated - engine temperature above limit Opel · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1173
Throttle motor position sensor 2 - high input VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Throttle motor position sensor 2 signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • throttle motor position sensor
Applies to Audi

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1173

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

173

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1173

What does P1173 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Long term fuel trim - at increased engine RPM circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Is P1173 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1173 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Alfa Romeo, BMW, Ford, Kia, Land Rover, MINI, Opel, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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