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P1196 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1196
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 slow response Chrysler · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 responded more slowly than expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

  • Heating inoperative
  • wiring
  • H025

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1196
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2 slow response Dodge · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2 responded more slowly than expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • heating inoperative
  • HO2S

Ford

1 interpretation
P1196
Key Off Voltage High Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Key Off voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1196
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2 slow response Jeep · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2 responded more slowly than expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • heating inoperative
  • exhaust leak
  • HO2S

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1196
Oxygen sensor heater 2 - cylinders 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - heater resistance low Land Rover · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Oxygen sensor heater 2 - cylinders 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - heater resistance low 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

  • Wiring
  • H025

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1196
Poor Engine Power Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Poor Engine Power circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1196
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, heater circuit malfunction VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 1, heater circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1196
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater circuit malfunction VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1196

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

196

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1196

What does P1196 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 responded more slowly than expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Is P1196 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1196 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Land Rover, Nissan, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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