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P1178 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P1178 engine trouble code is a kind of powertrain trouble code and P1178 code can be about replacing a broken oxygen sensor can eventually lead to a busted catalytic convertor which can cost upwards of $2,200. Taking your car into a shop will cost you around $210 depending on the car. However, an oxygen sensor is easy to replace on many cars and is usually detailed in the owner's manual. If you know where the sensor is, you only have to unclip the old sensor and replace it with a new one. Regardless of how you approach it, you should get this fixed right away.

P1178 Fault Symptoms :

Check engine light comes on
Engine stalling or misfiring
Engine performance issues
Car not starting

If one of these reasons for P1178 code is occuring now you should check P1178 repair processes.
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P1178 Possible Solution:

Disconnected, dirty or fouled spark plugs are common causes for engines that won't start. Spark plugs typically need to be replaced every season or 25 hours of use. You should also check that the spark plug gap is set properly. If your spark plugs look good, problems with your ignition system can also preventing a spark. These can range from a faulty spark plug lead, shorted kill switch or flywheel key damage.

P1178 Code Meaning :

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OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Fuel And Air Metering	Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High	Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault	Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Regarding the P1178 code, it would probably be worthwhile to carefully inspect the wire harness near the intake manifold bracket. This is done most easily from below the car in the area near the oil filter.

P1178 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P1178 OBD-II Trouble Code Linear Oxygen Sensor Pump Current Open Circuit is one of the definitions for the P1178; however your vehicles manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1178 code. Please check below for yo P1178 code.

Main reason For P1178 Code

The reason of P1178 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High.

P1178 the main thing to check is to verify the operation of the VCT solenoid. You're looking for a sticking or stuck VCt solenoid valve caused by contamination. Refer to vehicle specific repair manual to perform component tests for the VCT unit.

	Example: 0140