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PowertrainP1766

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

implausible signal or value

24 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1766Driven cone pressure too high BrandPowertrain
BMWP1766implausible signal or value BrandPowertrain
BYDP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
CheryP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1766Shift Solenoid D Perf BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1766No description available Powertrain
DFFXP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1766Throttle Angle Signal from ECU: Open or Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1766Gear skip BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
GMP1766Shift Solenoid D Perf BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1766Downshift Switch 2 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1766No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1766Shift solenoid D performance BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP1766No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
OpelP1766Shift Solenoid D Perf BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1766No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1766No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1766Input shaft speed sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP1766Shift Solenoid D Perf BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1766TCC CONT/FNCTN 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 P1766 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP176600Abgasdrucksensor 2 Symptom Sensordrift im Nullpunkt BrandPowertrain
SprinterP176600Abgasdrucksensor 2 Symptom Sensordrift im Nullpunkt BrandPowertrain

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