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P1178 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

8 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 7 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

Kia

1 interpretation
P1178
Electronic throttle system (ETS) - supply voltage Kia · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Electronic throttle system (ETS) - supply voltage 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
  • ETS relay
  • engine control relay
  • alternator
  • battery

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1178
Fuel trim (FT) lean mixture Land Rover · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel trim (FT) lean mixture circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Fuel pressure
  • injectors
  • MAF sensor/ MAP sensor
  • intake leak

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1178
Direct injector fuel performance - performance problem Lexus · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Direct injector fuel performance behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • injector
  • fuel pressure
  • ECM

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1178
Engine oil sensor, level - implausible signal Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Engine oil sensor, level signal implausible when compared with other operating data. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • oil level
  • engine oil sensor

MINI

1 interpretation
P1178
O2 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching From Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1 MINI · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the O2 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching From Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 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 MINI.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1178
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, pump current - open circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, pump current circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1178
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) pump current - open circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) pump current circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • HO2S
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1178
System too rich, bank 1 - full load Volvo · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the air-fuel mixture stayed richer than the target despite full corrective control (System). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Intake blocked
  • EVAP canister purge valve
  • fuel pressure high
  • EGR system
  • injector(s)
  • HO2S

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1178

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

178

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1178

What does P1178 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Electronic throttle system (ETS) - supply voltage 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.

Is P1178 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1178 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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