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P1179 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1179
Throttle Actuator Control System Throttle Position F/B - Mismatch Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Throttle Actuator Control System Throttle Position F/B - Mismatch circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1179
Rich mixture - long term fuel trim Jaguar · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Rich mixture - long term fuel trim circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Possible causes

  • Exhaust leak
  • other trouble code(s) stored

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1179
Fuel trim (FT) rich mixture Land Rover · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel trim (FT) rich 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

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1179
Engine oil sensor, quality - implausible signal Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • engine oil sensor

MINI

1 interpretation
P1179
O2 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching From Rich to Lean Bank 2 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 2 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
P1179
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, pump current - short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, pump current circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1179
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) pump current - short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) pump current circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • HO2S
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1179
System too rich, bank 1 - signal malfunction 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

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1179

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

179

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1179

What does P1179 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Throttle Actuator Control System Throttle Position F/B - Mismatch circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Is P1179 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1179 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1179 at file level?

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