OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1171
Fuel Stepper Motor Malfunction
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1171 mean?
P1171 is defined as “Fuel Stepper Motor Malfunction”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn: Fuel System Lean During Acceleration
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Rotor Sensor Fault
- Jaguar: System Too Lean Banks 1 And 2 (Lean Fuel Fault)
- Volkswagen: Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Signal 2 Range Performance
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.