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PowertrainP1196

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Oxygen (Lambda) sensor heater circuit: B1 S1: electrical malfunction; Mechanical failure

22 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP1196NO. 407 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1196Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heater Circuit: B1 S1: Electrical Malfunction BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1196Key Off Voltage High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1196Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heater Circuit: B1 S1: Electrical Malfunction BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1196Daya mesin buruk BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1196Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heater Circuit: B1 S1: Electrical Malfunction BrandPowertrain
GMP1196Key Off Voltage High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1196Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 Performance - Engine Running BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1196No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1196No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1196heated oxygen sensor Heater Circuit Low Resistance Fault 2 BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1196POOR ENG PWR BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1196FMCU IGBT4 high temperature BrandPowertrain
NissanP1196Poor engine power BrandPowertrain
OpelP1196Key Off Voltage High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1196No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1196No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1196FMCU IGBT4 high temperature BrandPowertrain
RenaultP1196Poor eng PWR BrandPowertrain
SaabP1196Key Off Voltage High BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1196No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1196Oxygen (Lambda) sensor heater circuit: B1 S1: electrical malfunction; Mechanical failure 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 P1196 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP119621AC charging CP voltage error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP119623No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP119624No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP119626No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP119654No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP119680No description available Powertrain

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