C1184 Diagnostic Trouble Code

C1184 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic C-Chassis 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 C1184 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Blown fuse (if applicable)
Engine surge
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Rich or lean exhaust

Possible Causes :

Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF

Repair Processes :

If you find a related TSB, the information will often help in diagnosing the code in question as TSBs are crested from many thousands of repairs. Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code C1184 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 C1184.

Fortunately, C1184 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

C1184 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

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C1184 Alfa Romeo Arna Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Failure
C1184 Chrysler Chronos Engine RPM Or Speed Limiter Reached
C1184 Peugeot Partner Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent High Voltage/IAT - B Circuit High Input
C1184 Mohs Ostentatienne Battery Heater Circuit Failure