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PowertrainP1187

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

DME: Heat output, ox.sensor after cat.conv., 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
Ashok Leyland CVP1187Intercooler. Coolant Pump. - High Signal BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP1187No description available Powertrain
BMWP1187DME: Heat output, ox.sensor after cat.conv., bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP1187NO. 392 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1187Linear oxygen sensor: Compensation Resistor: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1187Variant Selection BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1187Linear O2 Sensor: Compensation Resistor: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1187Variantval BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1187Linear O2 Sensor: Compensation Resistor: Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP1187Variant Selection BrandPowertrain
HondaP1187No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1187No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1187heated oxygen sensor Heater Circuit Open, Inferred Fault BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1187No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1187No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1187FMCU IGBT8 TEMP.SNS circuit high BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1187No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1187No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1187FMCU IGBT8 TEMP.SNS circuit high BrandPowertrain
SaabP1187Variant Selection BrandPowertrain
SmartP1187No description available Powertrain
SprinterP1187ENV_ _Datum2 BrandPowertrain
TataP1187System Too Lean At Idle 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1187 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
PeugeotP118729No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP11874BCoolant temperature high (overheating) BrandPowertrain

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