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P1229 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1229
Injector 3 - circuit malfunction Chevrolet · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector 3 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • injector
  • FICM

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1229
Throttle Motor Control Circuit Malfunction Jaguar · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle Motor Control circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1229
Sensor supply voltage - short circuit Nissan · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Sensor supply voltage - short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor
  • TP sensor
  • MAF sensor
  • EVAP sensor
  • PS sensor

Opel

1 interpretation
P1229
Engine control relay - voltage high Opel · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine control relay voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.

Porsche

1 interpretation
P1229
Fuel Injector Cylinder 5 Porsche · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Injector Cylinder 5 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Porsche.

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1229
Fuel System Over Pressure Toyota · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel System Over Pressure circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1229
Injector 5 - short to ground VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Injector 5 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • injector
Applies to Audi
P1229
Injector 5 - short to ground VAG · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Injector 5 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • injector
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1229

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

229

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1229

What does P1229 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Injector 3 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1229 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1229 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Jaguar, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Toyota, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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