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P1188 Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations)

12 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 11 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1188
Engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor - voltage high Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Engine oil temperature (EOT) voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short circuit to positive
  • EOT sensor
  • ECM

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1188
3rd piston cut - off solenoid - malfunction Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the 3rd piston cut - off solenoid. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connector
  • 3rd piston cut - off solenoid

Ford

1 interpretation
P1188
Calibration Memory Fault Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

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

Honda

1 interpretation
P1188
Fuel tank temperature sensor - high input Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Fuel tank temperature signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • fuel tank temperature sensor
  • ECM

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1188
Fuel Pressure Monitoring - Leakage Hyundai · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a condition consistent with a leak affecting the Fuel Pressure Monitoring. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1188
Throttle Inlet Pressure Sensor Performance Jeep · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Throttle Inlet Pressure behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Kia

1 interpretation
P1188
Fuel Pressure Monitoring - Leakage Kia · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a condition consistent with a leak affecting the Fuel Pressure Monitoring. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1188
Fuel trim (FT), bank 1 - adaptation Land Rover · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel trim (FT), bank 1 - adaptation 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

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

MINI

1 interpretation
P1188
Fuel Control Bank 1 Sensor 1 MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Control 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
P1188
Linear O2 Sensor Compensation Resistor Short to Ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Linear O2 Sensor Compensation Resistor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1188
Linear O2 Sensor Compensation Resistor Short to Ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Linear O2 Sensor Compensation Resistor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1188
System too rich, bank 2 - 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 P1188

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

188

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1188

What does P1188 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations). The control module detected that the Engine oil temperature (EOT) voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1188 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1188 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, MINI, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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