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P166B Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

2 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 2 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:BMWChevrolet

BMW

1 interpretation
P166B
Oil quality sensor - communication error BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a communication fault involving Oil quality on the vehicle network. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connections
  • oil quality sensor

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P166B
Intake air heater - over temperature Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Intake air heater temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

Intake air heater

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How to read P166B

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

66B

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P166B

What does P166B mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected a communication fault involving Oil quality on the vehicle network. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P166B generic or manufacturer-specific?

P166B is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Chevrolet. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P166B at file level?

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