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PowertrainP1169

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Heater coupling to signal

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BMWP1169Heater coupling to signal BrandPowertrain
BYDP1169NO. 362 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1169Mass Air Flow Sensor 2 (G246): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1169Heated O2 Sensor 3 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1169No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1169Mass Air Flow Sensor 2 (G246): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1169Voltan Kapasitor 1 BrandPowertrain
FordP1169No description available Powertrain
GeelyP1169Mass Air Flow Sensor 2 (G246): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1169Heated O2 Sensor 3 BrandPowertrain
HondaP1169No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1169No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1169No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1169Fuel rail pressure sensor in range but high BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1169No description available Powertrain
MazdaP1169No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1169RMCU inverter gate driver BrandPowertrain
NissanP1169Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1169No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1169No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1169RMCU inverter gate driver BrandPowertrain
RenaultP1169No description available Powertrain
SaabP1169Heated O2 Sensor 3 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1169Condenser Volt Function 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1169Fuel supply system rich during deceleration fuel cutoff 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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1169 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP116913AC/DC charge plug lock R circuit open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP116918No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116919No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116920No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116929No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP116982No description available Powertrain

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