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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Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Chevrolet. All interpretations of P166B
The control module detected that the Intake air heater temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.
Intake air heater
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Intake air heater - over temperature. The control module detected that the Intake air heater temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.
P166B is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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