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P1178 Mercedes-Benz - Engine oil sensor, level - implausible signal

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mercedes-Benz. All interpretations of P1178

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What P1178 means

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

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?

Engine oil sensor, level - implausible signal. 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.

Is P1178 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1178 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 P1178 at file level?

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