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PowertrainP1185

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

DME: ACAT sensor, signal after SA, implausible, bank 2

23 brands affected · Description from BMW data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1185No description available Powertrain
BMWP1185DME: ACAT sensor, signal after SA, implausible, bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP1185NO. 390 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1185Linear oxygen sensor: Common Ground Wire: Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1185Water in oil BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1185Linear O2 Sensor: Common Ground Wire: Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1185Litar sensor suhu CNG BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1185Linear O2 Sensor: Common Ground Wire: Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
GMP1185No description available Powertrain
HoldenP1185No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1185No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1185heated oxygen sensor Heater Circuit Open, H/W Fault BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1185No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1185No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1185FMCU IGBT7 TEMP.SNS circuit low BrandPowertrain
OpelP1185Water in oil BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1185No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1185No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1185FMCU IGBT7 TEMP.SNS circuit low BrandPowertrain
SaabP1185Water in oil BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1185Oxygen Sensor Heater Sensor 01 Bank 1 Circuit BrandPowertrain
SprinterP1185No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1185Linear oxygen sensor/common ground wire short to ground 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1185 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP118500If rail pressure exceeds threshold value by 200 bar or is higher than maximum pressure(1999bar) while rail pressure is controlled by FPRV, ECM sets DTC. This fault might be caused by too much fuel supply to common rail or faulty fuel return line of common rail or defected RPS BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP118548Immobilizer signal error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP118586No description available Powertrain

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