B1179 Diagnostic Trouble Code

B1179 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a B1179 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Corroded or damaged connector
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected
Lack of power
Rich or lean exhaust

Possible Causes :

The Mass Airflow sensor will also cause this problem. Mass Airflow circuit malfunction.
Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.

Repair Processes :

Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender. You might continue by connecting the scanner to the vehicle diagnostic connector and retrieving all stored codes and freeze frame data.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code B1179 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before B1179.

Fortunately, B1179 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

B1179 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

B1179 Italdesign Orbit SCP (J1850) Lack of Acknowledgment for Telltales
B1179 Bmw X5 Column Reach Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery
B1179 Mercedes-benz Cls Class Air Suspension Compressor Relay Circuit Open
B1179 Lancia Beta Speed Wheel Sensor LF Input Short Circuit To Ground
B1179 Lincoln Mkx Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input
B1179 Subaru Forester 2 Left Front Wheel Pressure Reduction Performance Problem
B1179 Bmw 6er Climate Control A/C Post Evaporator Sensor Circuit Short To Ground