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P1197
Voltage External
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1197 mean?
P1197 is defined as “Voltage External”.
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.
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Key Off Voltage Low
- Mazda: Mileage Switch Circuit
- Jeep, Plymouth, Pontiac: O2 Sensor 1/2 (Bank 1 Sensor 2) Slow During Catalyst Monitor
- Dodge: O2 Sensor 1/2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Slow During Catalyst Monitor
- Volkswagen: Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1 Electrical Malfunction
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.