garajizOBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1179
Linear Oxygen Sensor Pump Current Short To Ground
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Minor (2/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P1179 mean?
P1179 is defined as “Linear Oxygen Sensor Pump Current Short To Ground”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Volkswagen: Linear Oxygen Sensor Pump Current Short To Ground
- Jaguar: Long Term Fuel Trim Too Rich Banks 1 And 2 (AMFR)
- BMW: O2 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching From Rich to Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.