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PowertrainP1161

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Mixture too lean

26 brands affected · Description from BMW data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BMWP1161Mixture too lean BrandPowertrain
BYDP1161NO. 354 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1161Manifold Temp Sensor (G72): Open or Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1161Manifold Temp.Sensor Circ. Open/Short to B+ BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1161Air/fuel sensor heater circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1161Throttle valve position adjustment failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1161Throttle position control BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1161Manifold Temp Sensor (G72): Open or Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1161Oliedruksensor BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1161Manifold Temp Sensor (G72): Open or Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1161HO2S heater control circuit bank 2 sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1161Manifold Temperature Sensor Open/short To Positive BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1161Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1161No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1161Oxygen sensor period time bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1161No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1161Throttle valve stuck BrandPowertrain
OpelP1161HO2S heater control circuit bank 2 sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1161Air/fuel sensor heater circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1161No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1161Öldruck Motor unterer Grenzwert unterschritten BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1161Throttle valve stuck BrandPowertrain
SaabP1161HO2S heater control circuit bank 2 sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1161Inlet throttle Val stuck on BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1161Throttle position check, performance problem BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1161Manifold Temp Sensor (G72): Open or Short to + BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 32

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1161 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP116102AC charge plug overheating BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP116153No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116154No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116155No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116156No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116158No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116159No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116160No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116161No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116162No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116163No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116164No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116165No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116166No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116169No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116170No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116172No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116173No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116174No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116175No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116176No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116177No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116178No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116179No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116180No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116181No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116182No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116183No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116184No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116185No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116186No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116188No description available Powertrain

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