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P1771 Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations)

6 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 6 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Ford

1 interpretation
P1771
Throttle Position Sensor Open Circuit Ford · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Throttle Position circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1771
EMC Thermal Protection - Shutdown Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the EMC Thermal Protection - Shutdown circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1771
AT - throttle position (TP) sensor - open circuit Mazda · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the AT - throttle position (TP) circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • TP sensor

PSA

1 interpretation
P1771
Exit from the "Reduction of drag" in mode D operating mode fault (neutral) PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The stored code identifies a fault of the Exit from the "Reduction of drag" in mode D operating mode fault (neutral). Documented for the AM6/AT6 automatic gearbox ECU on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.

Applies to Peugeot AM6/AT6 automatic gearbox ECU

VAG

1 interpretation
P1771
Load Signal Stuck Off VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module determined that the Load did not change state as commanded and appears stuck. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1771
Throttle position (TP) sensor - high input Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Throttle position (TP) signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • short to positive
  • TP sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1771

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

771

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1771

What does P1771 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Throttle Position circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1771 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1771 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, PSA, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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