Electronic throttle system (ETS) - supply voltage
Kia · battery
Data confidence62%
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.
Fuel trim (FT) lean mixture
Land Rover · fuel
Data confidence62%
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.
Direct injector fuel performance - performance problem
Lexus · fuel
Data confidence62%
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.
Engine oil sensor, level - implausible signal
Mercedes-Benz · engine
Data confidence62%
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.
O2 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching From Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1
MINI · emissions
Data confidence62%
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.
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, pump current - open circuit
VAG · emissions
Data confidence62%
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 toAudi
P1178
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) pump current - open circuit
VAG · emissions
Data confidence80%
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.
System too rich, bank 1 - full load
Volvo · fuel
Data confidence62%
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.
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.
Can TuningBot remove P1178 at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.